A new study points to a larger role for genetics in determining your lifespan than previous research had indicated, estimating the contribution is at about 50%, or roughly double what prior research concluded. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/30/world/science-health/genetics-human-lifespan-study/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #genetics #lifeexpectancy