Brazilian Scientist Studies Supercentenarian Genetics

Brazilian geneticist Mayana Zatz is conducting a study on the genetics of supercentenarians – individuals over 110 years old – in Brazil. The research, based out of the University of São Paulo, involves interviewing and studying nearly 200 centenarians to understand the factors contributing to their longevity. Zatz’s focus on the impact of intermarriage in Brazil is generating significant interest in the field of gerontology.

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