A mathematical model published in npj Aging estimated that if nearly every reversible hallmark of aging were eliminated, leaving only somatic mutations, the median human life span would be 146–194 years.
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- Longevity: Humans Could Live for Up to 194 Years, Researchers Say (healthline.com)
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- https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-upper-limit-human-lifespan-somatic.html (medicalxpress.com)
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