The Secret to Long Life May Begin Before Birth

Scientists argue that research on healthy and long life, focusing only on adulthood, is insufficient. Many biological processes begin to take shape before birth. Scientists state that the biological processes causing aging start shaping up much earlier. The biological development in childhood and before birth can affect health in later years. The proposed PROSPER initiative aims to determine long-term health risks earlier by combining genetic data, clinical findings, and biological measurements throughout life.