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Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago – here’s why

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par Karin Modig, Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet

How much do your genes determine how long you’ll live? It’s a question that fascinates us, and one that’s been debated for decades. For years, the answer seemed settled – genes account for about 20–25% of the variation in human lifespan, with the rest down to lifestyle and environment.

But a new study published in Science has challenged this view, suggesting the genetic contribution might be considerably higher.

The reason, according to the researchers, is that previous estimates failed to…

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