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The Science of Longevity
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The Science of Longevity

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What is the estimated contribution of genetics to our lifespan?

Approximately 10%.

What is the definition of exceptional old age?

Individuals who belong to the top 10% survivors of their birth cohort.

What is one method used to study the genetic component of longevity?

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS).

What is the main challenge in identifying genetic variants associated with exceptional old age?

<p>The relatively small sample sizes of the studies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are individuals who live to an exceptional old age of interest to scientists?

<p>They are likely to pass on their longevity as an inherited genetic trait.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC)?

<p>Accelerating discoveries by reducing friction between data and insights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the strengths of machine learning and AI?

<p>They are extremely powerful and good at solving certain classes of problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the perspective of the RGC on machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)?

<p>A data perspective, where clean and well-structured data is essential for effective learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limitations of machine learning and AI?

<p>They are really bad at solving certain classes of problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of ensuring clean and well-structured data for machine learning and AI?

<p>To enable these methods to learn and build informative models.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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