Does genetic mutation help humans live longer than 100 years?

British scientists have discovered 25 genetic mutations, helping humans to increase their lifespan.

In 2017, Ana Vela (Spanish citizen) died at the age of 116. She is the oldest living person in Europe; is the 3rd person in the world, and also the symbol of this country's longevity.

Researchers at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (UPF-CSIC), Genomic Regulatory Center of Bristol University and the University of Liverpool (UK) said the secret of longevity is contained in 25 genetic mutations .

In the study published in the journal Molecular Biology Evolution, the relationship between gene variants and longevity among primates and humans.

Ms. Kesi Karueva, born in 1884, in Goity village in Urus-Marta district, Russia - (Photo: RIA Novosti).

Scientists have come to the conclusion that humans have mutations in genes, linked together, for example, with the ability to heal wounds, coagulate and treat cardiovascular diseases, to be children. people prolong life.

According to scientists, these mutations have the advantage in the early stages of life, but, they become harmful when they get old. For example, mutations that allow calcium accumulation, may be useful for the formation of skeletal systems at an early age. However, in the elderly, large amounts of calcium contribute to the development of atherosclerosis.

Gerard Muntané, one of the first scientists to begin studying this issue at Virgili Medical Research Institute, said: "Mutations have different effects depending on the stage of life: some are useful. but after the reproductive period they are harmful to us. "

Because mutations are found to be involved in cellular aging, scientists believe that the results of the study may contribute to the development of new therapeutic agents in the treatment of intercourse. related to aging and demonstrating the potential of evolutionary methods for medicine.

Scientists claim that it is not yet possible to determine why "" and primates have the same set of 25 mutations that allow them to extend their lifespan but they do not live as long as humans do.