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She Was the World’s Oldest Person, Living to 117. What Do Her Genes Reveal About the Secret of Longevity?
- Maria Branyas Morera, verified as the world's oldest person, died aged 117 on 19 August 2024 in Spain after participating in a longevity study.
- Researchers studied her genetics, microbiome, and lifestyle to understand her extreme lifespan, noting this is a single case with potential survivorship bias.
- Her biological age was about 23 years younger than chronological age, linked to low inflammation, excellent cardiovascular health, and a gut microbiome enriched in Bifidobacterium.
- The study highlighted her efficient lipid metabolism, exceptional genome with protective variants, no alcohol or smoking, and a Mediterranean diet including daily plain, sugar-free yogurt.
- Scientists use these findings to explore healthy aging biomarkers and strategies for longevity, emphasizing that old age does not inherently mean poor health.
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Doctors Say One Food May Have Contributed To A 117-Year-Old Woman’s Longevity
The pursuit of youth and a long, fulfilling life has existed for centuries. All over the world, people are searching for the secrets that will help them live longer. After studying the DNA of a 117-year-old woman, doctors might have the answer. Now, they are arguing that this one food may have contributed to this woman’s longevity. Background Details: Maria Branyas Morera passed away in 2024; however, before her death, she held various titles re…
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Longevity Secrets From The World's Oldest Person
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