U.S scientists at Boston University have reported that they can predict the longevity of a person through a new blood test.
With up to 85 percent accuracy, the newly-developed test has been created through studying the DNA of 801 centenarians in conjunction with a control group of 914 ‘healthy’ people. Through their analysis, 281 genetic varieties have been identified in the centenarian group. The complex formula identified particular genes in an attempt to ascertain which genetic variants could contribute to unusual longevity in humans.
By discovering these genetic markers, the researchers were able to formulate a test to predict whether people would live beyond 100 by a rate of 60 to 85 percent accuracy. The test may explain why unusually long lives tend to run in families, despite lifestyle choices such as diet, smoking and exercise — which would normally be considered to contribute to various lifespans.
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