Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer.
New research suggests the maximum human lifespan may extend significantly beyond the previously assumed 122-year limit.
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A new model estimating the upper limit of human lifespan suggests that individuals could potentially live up to 156 years. This research focuses on the impact of somatic mutations in determining the maximum possible age for humans.
Coverage from Newsweek, Medical Xpress, ScienceAlert, Yahoo, and IFLScience emphasizes the shift from the previously held belief that the human lifespan peaked at 122 years. The reporting highlights a specific study focused on identified limits and the role of somatic mutations.
Future developments may involve further investigation into how different organs age, as IFLScience notes research suggesting the liver could potentially live thousands of years longer than the rest of the human body.
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Quick answers
What was the previously assumed maximum human lifespan?
According to coverage from Yahoo, science previously thought the human lifespan was 122 years.
What is the new estimated upper limit for human life?
New research cited by Newsweek reveals humans could live up to 156 years.
What biological factor is being used to determine these limits?
Researchers are estimating the upper limit of human lifespan based on somatic mutations.
Coverage (5)
- Your Liver Could Live For Thousands Of Years Longer Than You: New Study Finds The Maximum Possible Lifespans For Humans IFLScience · 11h ago
- Researchers estimate the upper limit of human lifespan determined by somatic mutations Medical Xpress · 11h ago
- New Research Reveals How Humans Could Live Up to 156 Years Newsweek · 11h ago
- Ultimate Limit of The Human Lifespan May Be Identified, Study Suggests ScienceAlert · 11h ago
- Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer. Yahoo · 11h ago broke it first
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