SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 29, 2026Scientific American

How long you live may depend much more on your genes than scientists thought

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A new study suggests genes account for 55 percent of longevity, not the previously accepted 25 percent. As medical advances reduce premature deaths, genetic influence on lifespan becomes more apparent.

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