Study of genes in very elderly Ashkenazi Jewish families
This study looks at whether certain genes linked to long life run in Ashkenazi Jewish families where family members lived to very old ages. It may help researchers understand why some people live longer, though it is not testing a treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are Ashkenazi Jewish
- You are age 95 or older
- You are a child (offspring) of someone who is age 95 or older
- Your parent died at age 70 or younger (for at least one parent)
- If you are not Ashkenazi Jewish, you likely cannot join
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