Lipid and Alzheimer’s Disease Genes Associated with Healthy Aging and Longevity in Healthy Oldest-Old

The state of brain health largely determines the rate of aging. A study conducted on the elderly showed the relationship of some alleles involved in lipid metabolism and brain health (in particular, the development of Alzheimer's disease) with human longevity.​Authors: Lauren C. Tindale, Stephen Leach, John J. Spinelli, ...
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Genetics of Healthy Aging and Longevity

The detailed review about advances and problems in researches of genes, which delay aging and promote healthy longevity.​Author: Angela R. Brooks-WilsonAbstractLongevity and healthy aging are among the most complex phenotypes studied to date. The heritability of age at death in adulthood is approximately 25 %. Studies of exception...
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