Maria Branias Morera died last year at the age of 117. Research on his life has found that it is possible to achieve that age, maintaining the activities of the brain and reducing the risk of age diseases.
Spanish doctors conducted a thorough study of Brandias. Research has included its genetics analysis, protein's level of metabolism, and the diversity of the intestinal microbomom.
Studies have shown that the telomers in the end of his cells, the protective "capsules" were too short, which is usually a sign of old age. But they also defended him from cancer. In his DNA, a genes who protected the heart and brain were found in his DNA. He also contributed to his long life. He did not use alcohol, did not smoke, as he had an active life with friends and family.
Scientists say that these studies can help create new therapies to help people grow old and have long maintained the quality of life. "We can develop drugs that imitate the influence of good genes," said Doctor Esteller.
