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Re:People who live past 105 years old have genes that stop D... by londons_explore on Saturday May 08, 2021 @06:29PM (#27091369)
So far, I suspect such genetic analysis has too much uncertainty to use as individual guidance.

Knowing that an average person has say an 85% chance to exceed age 70, but you only have a 68% chance, would you dramatically change your life choices?

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Re:People who live past 105 years old have genes that stop D... by azinman2 on Sunday May 09, 2021 @12:53PM (#27097530)
In this case it’s not about that, but rather if you possess what it takes to hit 100+.
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