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Oct 4, 2025

5 min

Does aging come from mom or dad? The surprising truth about genetic inheritance

Studies suggest that genetic factors may account for as much as 25% of the variation in human longevity, but the inheritance pathway is complex. So, does aging come from mom or dad, or is the answer far more complicated than a simple parental lineage? Understanding these hereditary links is key to grasping your own aging journey.

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

Which parent determines longevity?: An analysis of maternal and paternal influence

According to a 2025 study in the *Journal of Gerontology*, children of long-lived mothers tend to live longer themselves, suggesting a significant maternal influence. However, this is only one piece of a complex puzzle, as the answer to which parent determines longevity is not as straightforward as it seems, involving a blend of both maternal and paternal genetic and epigenetic factors.

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