Humans can theoretically live forever, but it's a coin toss after 110


By AGENCY

Theoretically, we could live 130 years and beyond, but barring major medical and social advances, this is very unlikely to happen anytime soon. — AFP

Humans can probably live to at least 130, and possibly well beyond, though the chances of reaching such super old age remain vanishingly small, according to new research.

The outer limit of the human lifespan has long been hotly debated, with recent studies making the case that we could live up to 150 years, or arguing that there is no maximum theoretical age for humans.

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