The overall discourse emphasizes the importance of the gene mutation, with comments mentioning 7-year increased lifespan, lower diabetes risk, and the role of PAI-1 in aging, demonstrating strong agreement and high interest. The tone is scientific yet accessible, reflecting curiosity about genetic aging mechanisms and their implications for health and longevity.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions support the findings, highlighting the connection between the mutation and increased lifespan.
InterestHigh interest
Posts demonstrate high curiosity about the mutation's effects and implications for aging.
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Many individuals reference specific details like lifespan extension and genetic factors, showing active engagement.
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The widespread recognition of genetic influences on aging suggests significant potential for future research and therapies.
Abstract in brief
A rare null mutation in the SERPINE1 gene, which encodes PAI1, is associated with longer lifespan, lower fasting insulin, and reduced diabetes risk in the Amish community, suggesting a protective effect against aging.
Studies in mice show that inhibiting or deleting PAI1 can prevent aging-related problems and increase lifespan, indicating PAI1 plays a key role in aging processes.
The research highlights that human longevity may be influenced by genetic factors like PAI1 mutations, and examining isolated populations can help identify potential targets for aging-related therapies.]
People with a genetic mutation leading to lower clotting activity live on average 7 years longer than others.
Low clotting activity -> longer life and better health
https://t.co/jgakXpHyQv
People with a genetic mutation that gives them lower PAI-1 levels have longer leukocyte telomere length, lower fasting insulin levels, less diabetes, and live on average 7 years longer.
That's how important PAI-1 is. https://t.co/Sbs0UyeGhz
@DiogoSnows @calleymeans @kirillzubovsky I had a similar question. I found that their current lifespan is similar to American Caucasians, however they used to live longer up until the non-Amish caught up around the middle of the 20th century. Also of note, they have a high rate of this mutation: https://t.co/Kq9k0vGkrm
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P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
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A null mutation in the gene that encodes PAI-1 is associated with *7 years* longer lifespan. This is in an Amish community. They also have no diabetes. https://t.co/jgakXpHyQv
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Agingdoc
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A null mutation in SERPINE1 protects against biological aging in humans (2017)
https://t.co/2zDavvL4na
@ScienceAdvances https://t.co/DXwjRehIYr
@jakescottMD Good thread. I appreciate that you still noted they have good longevity.
Another factor you didn't mention is that the limited gene pool of the initial Amish population led to a widespread gene mutation that likely lengthens their life.
https://t.co/BkVEpkAcu6
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The video explores the recent clinical trial results of ET-02 as a potential breakthrough for hair loss treatment, highlighting scientific insights and the therapeutic implications of targeting PAI1 in aging and related…
A null mutation in the SERPINE1 gene protects against biological aging in humans. Studies in humans and mice suggest that inhibiting or deleting PAI1 can prevent aging-related issues and extend lifespan.
@jakescottMD Good thread. I appreciate that you still noted they have good longevity.
Another factor you didn't mention is that the limited gene pool of the initial Amish population led to a widespread gene mutation that likely lengthens their life.
https://t.co/BkVEpkAcu6
Jun 30, 2025 · 5 likes · 1,756 followersView post →
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P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
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@mike_lustgarten https://t.co/Sbs0UyeGhz
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CORDS711
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@thomson_free https://t.co/d2LuEry2y9
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People with a genetic mutation that gives them lower PAI-1 levels have longer leukocyte telomere length, lower fasting insulin levels, less diabetes, and live on average 7 years longer.
That's how important PAI-1 is. https://t.co/Sbs0UyeGhz
@DiogoSnows @calleymeans @kirillzubovsky I had a similar question. I found that their current lifespan is similar to American Caucasians, however they used to live longer up until the non-Amish caught up around the middle of the 20th century. Also of note, they have a high rate of this mutation: https://t.co/Kq9k0vGkrm
Nov 25, 2023 · 15 likes · 2,901 followersView post →
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François Booream
@BooraemFrancois · X
@pangyre thankfully my flash drive was handy; amish slower mutation rate likely due to enviro. other articles noting said mutations; https://t.co/CCgoTPqz11 / https://t.co/1yu21ghHca / https://t.co/XOUF5VgHSx / / https://t.co/2YCfJzRaNo
@no_vacruniado Seguro? Tu sabes lo que es el síndrome de Angelman? Sabes lo que es la mutación Serpine1? Toma un Informe de los Amish "De los que no existen" Más tarado y no naces.
https://t.co/yXTzo1z51R
@stkirsch @JayBarlowBot @Liz_Wheeler No. A genetic mutation gives some of them an advantage - see https://t.co/4Kd2sTVsFX. However, the overall life expectancy of the Amish community is the same as the general population - see https://t.co/AbumkoIJ3i
@stadtwildnis @SocratesPoly @WheatPM there are some exceptions, like there's one Amish community in Indiana that carries a genetic mutation that actually does allow them live longer (also due to inbreeding). but across the country, on average, they live shorter lives.
https://t.co/BPk4HaCMO6
People with a genetic mutation leading to lower clotting activity live on average 7 years longer than others.
Low clotting activity -> longer life and better health
https://t.co/jgakXpHyQv
A null mutation in the gene that encodes PAI-1 is associated with *7 years* longer lifespan. This is in an Amish community. They also have no diabetes. https://t.co/jgakXpHyQv
Dec 12, 2021 · 14 likes · 295,084 followersView post →
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