How many people would live without the achievements of modern medicine

Have you ever thought about how many can people live without the achievements of modern medicine? Yes, without all these vaccinations, vaccines, antibiotics and diagnostics of diseases. If we ourselves had to treat the flu and broken bones, food poisoning and appendicitis? Australian scientists have investigated this problem and determined the average life expectancy in such conditions. We are confident that this figure disappoint you.

Two months ago, specialists of the National science Agency of Australia (CSIRO) announced that they have discovered a fundamentally new method of predicting the lifespan of different species. A new method based on a deep analysis of genomes and today it is considered to be as accurate as possible.It is sad to hear, but without the help of medicine we would live an average of 38 years. All that we live above this age, we have accumulated over the centuries, the achievements of science and the improvement of living conditions.

Scientists have found that the rate adopted for our species, only six months exceeds the life expectancy of the Neanderthals. So if not for medicine, we would live approximately the same as our caveman ancestors.

Australian geneticists have identified 42 gene responsible for the lifespan and to develop an innovative method to determine the maximum age. Researcher platform CSIRO Benjamin Maine told reporters that this knowledge is incredibly important to protect species from extinction and their biological safety.Australian scientists continue to study carefully discovered 42 gene and expect to gain new knowledge about the mechanisms of aging. Need to say that the study of genetics are not limited to the study of aging factors exclusively man — this knowledge can be used to work with different types. Information about how much do live in these or other representatives of the fauna, it is difficult to overestimate when it comes to dealing with their extinction.

Bowhead whale

To date, the record holder is recognized as the bowhead whale. The body of one of these animals, discovered by the Eskimos in 2007, discovered the spear tip made 268 years ago. Also a contender for the title of survivor is considered polar shark. Recently off the coast of Greenland was discovered instance, which may be 500 years. Unfortunately, a scientific Foundation for the conclusions about the age of this shark is not possible.

But do not entirely rely on their genetics and modern medicine. There are many ways to prolong life, which are found only in our hands.