Somatic mutations alone may cap human lifespan at 146 to 194 years, study finds
Anen-o-me · reddit · 2026-07-22
Researchers report a quantitative estimate that somatic mutations alone may cap human lifespan at 146–194 years. They identify brain and heart cells as the main bottlenecks, while the liver appears capable of lasting far longer, potentially for millennia.
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