Maximum Human Lifespan Has Already Been Reached, Einstein Researchers Conclude

Friday, October 7, 2016 - 08:01 in Biology & Nature

A study published online today in Nature by Albert Einstein College of Medicine scientists suggests that it may not be possible to extend the human life span beyond the ages already attained by the oldest people on record. Since the 19th century, average life expectancy has risen almost continuously thanks to improvements in public health, […]

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