New Research Suggests Human Lifespan Could Extend to 156 Years
Recent research published in npj Aging by Russian scientists proposes that humans may have the potential to live up to 156 years. This study challenges the previously accepted notion that the human lifespan is capped at around 122 years. The researchers, Evgeniy Efimov, Vlad Fedotov, and Leonid Malaev, based their findings on analyses of human DNA and the aging process, particularly focusing on somatic mutations. These mutations, which accumulate in the body's cells over a lifetime, are believed to contribute significantly to aging. The study suggests that if the effects of somatic mutations could be removed, humans might live significantly longer. However, the research acknowledges other biological processes that contribute to aging, such as mitochondrial dysfunction and telomere shortening. While the study does not provide a method to extend lifespan, it highlights the importance of further exploring treatments to prevent or repair DNA damage. 
