Those born after 1950 have a shot to hit 140 yo according to this new research paper.
It’s no longer a pie in the sky prediction.
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“However, the model has a major limitation: It does not account for the biology of aging.” 
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The model is mathematical and looks at current trends in longevity from a statistical perspective.
The biggest thing I learned is that the longevity plateau really didn’t start increasing until 1950 which coincides with many major medical advances. I am encouraged that at least by the model, the maximal lifespan has not yet been attained and that we may see 120 quite regularly in the future.
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New paper: Max Lifespan 200+?
Epigenetic estimates reveal a species-specific extension of lifespan in modern humans
Here is a paper from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Using AI-optimized epigenetic clocks, researchers estimate that the theoretical biological upper limit for modern humans might be between 128 and 202 years.
What is particularly interesting:
They mapped the weakest links, showing that organs like the kidneys and lungs hit their methylation limits much sooner than the brain.
They compared our epigenetic map to Neanderthals and Denisovans, suggesting this extended lifespan is a unique evolutionary trait of Homo sapiens.
It suggests that while we are currently hitting a wall at around 120, the hardware of our DNA might actually have the capacity for much more if we can solve systemic noise and organ-specific decay.
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Hmmm… but allegedly…
The Bible records several individuals in Genesis living for hundreds of years, with the highest age being 969. Key examples include Adam (930 years), Seth (912), Methuselah (969), and Noah (950) in Genesis 5 and 11. These exceptionally long lifespans occurred primarily before the flood, after which, according to Genesis 6:3, human lifespans were generally limited to 120 years.
We lost the good genetics to all those who drowned it seems.
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