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DNA variants
Coverage of DNA variants in the Nexus archive.
- Dynamics of genetic and somatic trade-offs in ageing and mortality
A study published in Nature on April 22, 2026, identified 29 genetic loci influencing lifespan and mortality in mice, with effects varying by age and sex, and 30 loci linking body mass to longevity. The research used a population of 6,438 young mice to map DNA variants associated with these outcomes.