Your genes might play a role in when you die — not just from diseases, but in how long you naturally live.

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Rare genetic associations with human lifespan in UK Biobank are enriched for oncogenic genes

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The study found that certain genes affect how long people live, which supports the idea that genes can influence when mammals, including humans, die.

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Genetic Modulation of Lifespan: Dynamic Effects, Sex Differences, and Body Weight Trade-offs

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The study found specific genes in mice that affect when they die, and these genes work differently at different ages. This supports the idea that genes influence how long mammals live.

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In mice with different genes, scientists found 29 specific gene spots that affect how long they live — but these genes act differently depending on whether the mouse is young or old, and whether it's male or female. Some genes only matter at certain life stages, and some even switch from helping to hurting (or vice versa) as the mouse ages.

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