Mitochondrial genetics of exceptional longevity in multigeneration matrilineages
Richard A. Kerber, Elizabeth O’Brien, Ron Munger, Ken Robert Smith, Richard Cawthon
The paper identifies mitochondrial haplogroup K2 as associated with increased longevity and reduced mortality risks in a population-based study using genealogical data and mtDNA sequencing.
bioRxiv · Jul 17, 2018 · PreprintGenetics