World's Oldest Person, Maria Branyas, Dies at 117
Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, has passed away at 117. Remarkably, she survived Covid-19 at 113, making her Spain's oldest coronavirus survivor.
Branyas was born in San Francisco but moved to Spain at eight. She maintained a Mediterranean diet, walked nearly everywhere, and avoided smoking and heavy drinking. Her simple life in Catalonia included quality time with loved ones, gardening, and playing the piano. Despite her extreme longevity, her telomeres were unusually short. However, she never developed cancer.
Branyas's unique genetics protected her against various diseases. She had rare genetic variants that kept her mitochondria healthy and protected against autoimmune diseases, infections, and metabolic disorders. Her gut microbiome was also youthful. Esteller, a geneticist at the University of Barcelona, studied her biology to understand healthy aging. He cautioned that her results may not apply to the general public without larger studies.
Branyas's extraordinary life and health at 117 have provided valuable insights into aging. Her simple lifestyle, unique genetics, and youthful gut microbiome offer clues for healthy longevity. Further research is needed to confirm these findings for the wider population.
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