The pursuit of understanding human longevity

Precise recommendations for humans to reach more than 100 years remain elusive. A recent multiomics study revealed that extreme age and poor health are not inherently linked. Longevity stems from a multifactorial resilience that involves protective genetics, efficient metabolism, low inflammation, and favorable lifestyle choices. Insights from centenarians and Blue Zones suggest that healthy aging is rooted in the synergistic interplay of biological, environmental, and above mentioned factors.

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npj Aging
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2026-02-05
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41514-026-00339-z
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Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
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The pursuit of understanding human longevity

Kejun Ying
npj Aging
Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
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The pursuit of understanding human longevity

Kejun Ying
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Abstract

Precise recommendations for humans to reach more than 100 years remain elusive. A recent multiomics study revealed that extreme age and poor health are not inherently linked. Longevity stems from a multifactorial resilience that involves protective genetics, efficient metabolism, low inflammation, and favorable lifestyle choices. Insights from centenarians and Blue Zones suggest that healthy aging is rooted in the synergistic interplay of biological, environmental, and above mentioned factors.

npj AgingVol. 12(1)
Harvard University (US), Neurosciences Institute (US), Nicolaus Copernicus University (PL), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE), Stanford University (US)
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Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
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