Scientists Discover Why Some Families Stay Healthy for Generations

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A rare inherited mutation may delay inflammation and disease, supporting healthier ageing in long-lived families.

Their Advantage Is Measured in Healthy Years

Cardiometabolic Disease Appeared 13 Years Later

Researchers Studied 212 Long-Lived Sibling Groups

Four Genomic Regions Narrowed the Search

Twelve Rare Variants Emerged

One CGAS Mutation Drew Particular Attention

CGAS Controls a Powerful Alarm System

The Variant Weakened the Inflammatory Signal

Completely Blocking CGAS Could Be Dangerous

Killifish Will Provide the Next Test

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Some families appear to age differently, remaining free from serious illness for far longer than expected. Researchers are now examining whether part of that protection can be traced through several generations.

The latest findings offer a possible biological explanation, but they do not identify a single guaranteed “longevity gene.” Instead, they reveal a rare genetic pattern that could help scientists understand how healthier ageing works.

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