117-year-old woman's cells shocked scientists: Biologically much younger

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Scientists investigated María Branyas Morera, the world's oldest verified living person, after her 117th birthday.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:36:11 UTC.

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