Longevity Magazine

Does the longevity gene hold the secret? and does it really matter?

Since the launch of the Human Genome Project, there’s been a lot of discussion and analysis on the extent to which our genes and heritability influence our lives. Nature versus nurture… Just do a Google search and you’ll see what we mean.

The launch in 1990 of the Human Genome Project initially provided a strong viewpoint that our genes are able to have a significant influence over most aspects of our life. This had a powerful impact on the world of behavioral and health sciences. Over time, views and outcomes have been moderated as scientists gained more knowledge and additional information has become available.

Once upon a time, the role of genetics was pretty much unknown to the average person. Today, you don’t have to have a

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