Ancient hunter-gatherer DNA linked to extreme longevity in modern humans
TL;DR
An Italian study finds centenarians are more likely to carry Western Hunter-Gatherer DNA, with about 38% higher odds of reaching 100, suggesting ancient ancestry may influence aging, but causation isn’t proven and more research is needed.
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