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twin datasets
Coverage of twin datasets in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists were wrong about lifespan. Your genes matter way more than we thought
A study from the Weizmann Institute challenges previous beliefs that environment and chance primarily determine lifespan, revealing genetics may account for about half of lifespan differences. Researchers analyzed twin datasets and simulations to isolate genetic influences, uncovering hidden genetic factors that had been overlooked for decades.