Science thought the human lifespan was 122 years. A new model says we could live decades longer.
New research suggests the upper limit of the human lifespan could extend up to 156 years, challenging the previous estimate of 122 years.
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Research suggested the ultimate limit of the human lifespan may have been identified, with a new model estimating humans could live up to 156 years. Other findings indicated that the upper limit is determined by somatic mutations and that the liver could live for thousands of years longer than the individual.
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The obvious questions
What was the previous estimate for the maximum human lifespan?
Science previously thought the human lifespan was 122 years.
What is the new estimated upper limit?
New research indicates humans could live up to 156 years.
How did researchers determine these limits?
According to Medical Xpress, the estimate was determined by analyzing somatic mutations.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
- Primary Driver: New research suggests the upper limit of the human lifespan could extend up to 156 years, challenging the previous estimate of 122 years.
- Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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A new model estimating the maximum possible human lifespan suggests humans could live decades longer than previously thought, with some estimates reaching 156 years. Coverage from Newsweek, Medical Xpress, and ScienceAlert emphasizes that researchers used somatic mutations to determine these upper limits.
IFLScience further notes that certain organs, such as the liver, may be capable of living thousands of years longer than the individual. Future focus remains on the identification of the ultimate limit of the human lifespan and the role of somatic mutations in determining that threshold, according to reports from Yahoo and ScienceAlert.
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Researchers estimate the upper limit of human lifespan determined by somatic mutationsMedical Xpress · 113d ago
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New Research Reveals How Humans Could Live Up to 156 YearsNewsweek · 113d ago
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Ultimate Limit of The Human Lifespan May Be Identified, Study SuggestsScienceAlert · 113d ago
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