Doctors Study DNA Of A 117-Year-Old Woman To Understand Longevity Factors

Many people around the world are fascinated by the idea of living a very long and healthy life. While immortality remains science fiction, modern research is making steady progress in understanding why some individuals live far beyond the average human lifespan.

One of the most remarkable cases in recent history is that of Maria Branyas Morera, whose extraordinary life has attracted scientific interest from researchers studying aging and genetics. Maria Branyas Morera was born in the United States on March 4, 1907.