Re:People who live past 105 years old have genes that stop D...
by throwaway481048 on Saturday May 08, 2021 @07:07PM
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This reminds me of the US military vet that passed a few years ago at over 110 years old, with a life full of indulging in whiskey and cigars. His name is Richard Overton. [1]
It is clear how an individual may come to believe that this man’s genes were/are quantifiably better than others in these regards, due to how his body responded to - and managed - his long term intake of alcohol and tobacco, including the unspoken harmful ingredients.
Thought for the future: What follows the comprehensive identification of ideal traits and their genetic code..? Will “designer babies” become a new normal..?
It is clear how an individual may come to believe that this man’s genes were/are quantifiably better than others in these regards, due to how his body responded to - and managed - his long term intake of alcohol and tobacco, including the unspoken harmful ingredients.
Thought for the future: What follows the comprehensive identification of ideal traits and their genetic code..? Will “designer babies” become a new normal..?
[1]: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/28/richard-overton-dies-at-the-...