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117-year-old woman's cells shocked scientists: Biologically much younger
Scientists investigated María Branyas Morera, the world's oldest verified living person, after her 117th birthday. They collected various biological samples, revealing a mixture of extreme old age signs and youthful features. Despite her short telomeres, she showed less chronic inflammation and a healthy metabolic profile. Her gut microbiome resembled that of younger individuals, raising many fascinating questions.
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