Holocaust survivors live seven years longer on average than other Jewish people in Israel who did not experience the horrors of the Nazi genocide - thanks to their DNA. He added: 'The findings suggest although Holocaust survivors may experience more illnesses, the mortality in the group may be lower. Dr Koren said: 'There may be other factors among Holocaust survivors that have not been appropriately quantified but that may be associated with improved ability to survive. 'It is conceivable that the stress response among Holocaust survivors is different so that these survivors are less sensitive to the consequences of some illnesses.' The findings could also have implications for the long term health of the children of Holocaust survivors - thanks to the genes of their parents.

Source: Daily Mail January 04, 2019 16:02 UTC