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Human longevity: genetics or lifestyle?
One of the main issues of biogerontology is the correlation between the genetic profile and lifestyle in determining a person's chance of delaying aging and healthy longevity.
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Autoimmune diseases (2)
As with most other diseases, certain DNA features can affect the predisposition to the development of autoimmune diseases.
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Epigenetic inheritance of longevity
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Hereditary stress
Stress-induced epigenetic changes in gene activity can be inherited and affect any signs of the body, including metabolism, behavioral characteristics and predisposition to diseases.
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