Weizmann Institute of Science

Genes account for 50% of lifespan, Israeli researchers say

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How long a person lives may be far more strongly shaped by genetics than previously believed, according to a new Israeli study challenging long-held views about aging and longevity. The research, led by Weizmann Institute of Science doctoral student Ben Shenhar and Prof. Uri Alon, suggests that inherited genetic factors account for roughly 50 percent … Read more

Israeli study examines massive physiological load of childbirth

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If you ask any pregnant woman if she felt differently before she conceived and after giving birth, she will concur immediately. It’s well known that pregnancy and delivery dramatically affect virtually all systems of the woman’s body, but until now, these changes have, surprisingly, not been systematically analyzed over time in a large human … Read more