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Aging Beyond 150 Years? | Dayton News
Scientists modeled human aging and found that if we could eliminate all aging factors except somatic mutations—DNA changes that occur after birth—humans could theoretically live over 1,700 years. But certain organs like the brain and heart are highly sensitive to these mutations, limiting lifespan to around 156 years. Meanwhile, organs like the liver can regenerate and ignore mutations. When all organs are considered together, the model predicts a median lifespan between 146 and 194 years—still a massive leap from today’s average of 79 years. The study shows somatic mutations are a major…
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