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Dr. Nir Barzilai: Can This Drug Slow Aging? The Science Behind Metformin

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Genes Impacting Aging

Certain individuals with protective genes, like the apo E4 genotype, show unique aging characteristics. Despite the typical association of apo E4 with dementia and early death, some centenarians with this genotype do not exhibit these effects. These individuals may possess genes that decelerate aging significantly, rendering other health factors less influential. While genetic makeup is unchangeable, lifestyle and environmental factors can alter gene expression and potentially modulate the impact of protective genes.

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