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Living to 117 years and 168 days sounds almost mythical, but for Maria Branyas Morera, it was reality. Born in San Francisco in 1907 and later settling in Spain, Maria became a subject of fascination for scientists studying longevity. Researchers from the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute investigated her biology to uncover the secrets behind her extraordinary life, revealing that it wasn’t a single ‘magic gene’ but a blend of lifestyle, biology and a humble daily habit: eating yoghurt three times a day.

For over two decades, Maria enjoyed three servings of yoghurt daily – morning, afternoon and night. This wasn’t part of any fad; it was simply something she liked. Scientists discovered that her gut microbiome, the ecosystem of bacteria living in the dig

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