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117-Year-Old's DNA Secrets Reveal Youthful Longevity

3/17/2025

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Researchers at Barcelona University have uncovered the secrets behind Maria Branyas Morera's remarkable 117 years of life. Analyzing her DNA and microbiome, they discovered a "child-like microbiome" and unique genes that made her biologically 17 years younger. Her commitment to a Mediterranean diet, along with a smoke-free and alcohol-free lifestyle, played a vital role in her extraordinary longevity.

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Researchers at Barcelona University have uncovered the secrets behind Maria Branyas Morera's remarkable 117 years of life. Analyzing her DNA and microbiome, they discovered a "child-like microbiome" and unique genes that made her biologically 17 years younger. Her commitment to a Mediterranean diet, along with a smoke-free and alcohol-free lifestyle, played a vital role in her extraordinary longevity.