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Why do some people live well beyond 100 years while others struggle to reach old age? This is the question posed by scientists after studying Maria Branyas Morera, a Spanish woman who died at the age of 117. His DNA, diet, and lifestyle revealed fascinating clues that could well be the keys to a longer... and healthier lives.
An unusual DNA?
Researchers at the University of Barcelona discovered that Maria had a unique genome, slowing her biological aging by 17 years compared to her real age. In other words, his body was biologically younger than his official age.
But that is not all: its gut microbiome, that is, all the good bacteria in its gut, looked more like a child than an elderly person. A veritable genetic anomaly that could explain its resistance to disease.
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