"In a paper published this week in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, a group of scientists analyzed Branyas's life and genetics to better understand her longevity. Among the scientists' findings were that "the observed far reach longevity of our case occurred in the chromosomal context of extremely short telomeres." In other words, as Dr. Manel Esteller of the University of Barcelona School of Medicine told The New York Times, "She had cells that seemed younger than her age.""
"Genetics weren't the only factor at play in Branyas's life. The paper's authors also wrote that "it is likely that a beneficial effect of yogurt ingestion via modulation of the gut ecosystem could have contributed to her well-being and advanced age." As The Guardian's Ramon Antonio Vargas pointed out, Branyas ate yogurt multiple times per day, as well as remaining active and staying in close contact with people she cared about."
Researchers analyzed Maria Branyas Morera's life and genetics, finding extremely short telomeres yet cells that appeared younger than chronological age. Frequent yogurt consumption likely benefited her gut ecosystem, possibly contributing to well-being and advanced age. She remained active and socially connected and survived events including COVID-19. Researchers noted gaps: exercise, metabolic tuning, and drug effects were not assessed, leaving areas for further exploration. The case offers information relevant to reducing aging effects but does not establish causation for specific interventions.
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