SCIENTIST DISCOVERS KEY THING TO LONG LIFE IN THE DNA AND DIET OF A 117-YEAR-OLD WOMAN

Scientists think they have discovered the secret to longevity after analysing the DNA of a woman who lived to 117 years old. Maria ate the same food three times a day and had other really good habits that helped her live so long. Maria Branyas Morera lived a long life because of a few highly healthful behaviours. The "secret to longevity" was discovered through a DNA analysis of the "oldest individual in the world." At the age of 117, Maria passed away in August 2024. The "secret" to her extended life has come to light, some eight months after her passing.

Barcelona University researchers looked at the deceased's DNA and microbiota. She was said to have a "privileged genome" and the "microbiome of a youngster" according to the findings. These unique genes reduce her biological age by about 17 years, according to Manel Esteller, a professor of genetics at the institution.

Rosa Moret, her daughter, once claimed that her mother's longevity was due to her never being sick. According to reports, Maria Branyas just began to lose her vision, memory, and hearing when she passed away. She could recall  World War I and the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939).

They also found that she had a "fully" regulated immune system, "excellent" blood sugar management, and good cholesterol levels. The fact that Maria never smoked or drank alcohol and that she ate three yoghurts a day, is also said to have contributed to her remarkable longevity.

According to the local daily Ara, Estellar claimed that Maria's "privileged genome" and "childlike microbiota" assisted in reducing her biological age, which helped to explain how she was able to survive for such a long time. The conditions she struggled with in her later years were essentially restricted to hearing loss and joint pain.

It's also claimed that she avoided physical and mental deterioration that might have ended her 117 years on this planet by enjoying walks and spending all of her time with family and friends. It’s hoped that the study into Maria will contribute to the knowledge needed to create drugs and therapies for age-related conditions.