Rare Genetic Clues to Healthy Aging Found in Long-Lived Families

Researchers at Leiden University Medical Center have identified 12 rare genetic variants that may contribute to extended healthspan, including a mutation in the CGAS gene. By studying long-lived families, the team found that individuals with long-lived parents developed cardiometabolic diseases an average of 13 years later than their peers. These findings, presented at the European … Read more