Genes for a 'Wellderly' Life

Trends Mol Med. 2016 Aug;22(8):637-639. doi: 10.1016/j.molmed.2016.05.011. Epub 2016 Jun 13.

Abstract

A long, healthy life is a desire and priority for most people. Genetic factors for longevity do not fully explain healthy aging. Recent research suggests that, in addition to other factors, healthy aging is at least in part the result of protective genetic variants for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and coronary artery disease (CAD).

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Aging*
  • Alzheimer Disease / genetics
  • Coronary Artery Disease / genetics
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Genetic Variation
  • Humans
  • Longevity*
  • Protective Factors