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(NewsNation) — As many search for antiaging remedies or longevity hacks, scientists believe adding years to one’s life could be a thing of the future.
Researchers at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology used a model to determine the maximum human age if “all aging hallmarks were eliminated except somatic mutations.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, somatic mutations are changes occurring in DNA in cells after conception, excluding the egg and sperm. They can lead to genetic conditions that ultimately affect one’s health.
“Our analysis reveals fundamental asymmetry across organs: post-mitotic cells such as neurons and cardiomyocytes act as critical longevity bottlenecks, with somatic mutations reducing median lifespan from a theoretical non-aging baseline of 1759 years to 156 years,” the study read.
“In contrast, proliferating tissues like liver maintain functionality for thousands of years through cellular replacement, effectively neutralizing mutation-driven decline. Multi-organ integration predicts median lifespans of 146–194 years—approximately twice current human longevity.”
Researchers believe the study indicates “somatic mutations significantly drive aging but cannot alone account for observed mortality, implying comparable contributions from other hallmarks.”
According to the CDC’s most recent data, the current median lifespan for Americans is 79 years. The median life expectancy for women in the United States is 81.4 years, compared to 76.5 years for men.
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