Abstract
Aging is an evitable part of the lives of every organism. However, many organisms are capable of bending the rules and experience an increased longevity. Among these are turtles, elephants, whales and most importantly – humans. Definition for the discussion of anti-aging and longevity is presented alongside a historic analysis of the reasons for this venture. An examination of the adaptations of both short-lived, such as the mayfly, and long-lived organisms like turtles, the naked mole rat Heterocephalus glaber and the American lobster Homarus americanus for their possible human applications. Several studies on the genetics and molecular basis of longevity are presented and debated upon. Finally, there is an examination of possible cultural lifestyle effects on longevity, such as one’s environmental stresses, diet and nutrition, and physical activity. Overall, showing that a combination of genetic, molecular and lifestyle factors strongly affect and allow one to surpass the typical life expectancy.
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