Weizmann Institute study finds genetics may account for about 50 percent of human lifespan, more than double previous estimates.

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The first complete draft of the human genome was published back in 2003. Since then, researchers have worked both to improve the accuracy of human genetic data, and to expand its diversity, looking at ...