Re:Massive genetic study shows how humans are evolving
by cpeterso on Sunday September 10, 2017 @05:53PM
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And while average life expectancy has been increasing for a long time (thanks to improved health care), the maximum life span has not. The oldest living people are still "only" about 115-122 years old.
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Re:Massive genetic study shows how humans are evolving
by dmix on Sunday September 10, 2017 @07:42PM
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Is this because "improved health care" only makes typical illnesses treatable/prentable whereas maximum lifespan (ie, the deteriation of cells/organs/etc with age) are not being focused on? Or is it because they are very challenging things to extend?