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Scientists find signs of extreme aging and youth in the same 117-year-old

Source: Science Daily - Health & Medicine • Published: 11 Sept 2026, 04:27

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Science Daily - Health & Medicine.

A multi‑omics study of a 117‑year‑old supercentenarian maps concurrent signs of advanced cellular aging and protective biological features across tissues.

Scientists find signs of extreme aging and youth in the same 117-year-old
Key Takeaways
  • Researchers profiled multiple molecular layers and found cellular aging markers alongside low systemic inflammation in the same individual.
  • The subject displayed a gut microbiome composition considered beneficial and genetic features interpreted as protective.
  • The individual's biological age estimates were younger than chronological age despite evidence of tissue‑level aging and senescence markers.
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