Decoding the world's longest-lived human gene

The entire DNA sequence of a 115-year-old woman has been decoded, illuminating the mysteries of human life.

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According to Dutch scientists, this woman is the longest living person in the world of the time of the reign, having mental health much younger than her real age, and has no signs of decline in her mind. mind.

Research by Dutch scientists was presented at a conference in Canada, showing that she has genes to protect the body against dementia . Scientists believe that further study of this woman's genetic structure could help find genes that determine life expectancy.

Humans have created the first genetic map of humanity 10 years ago. Since then hundreds of individuals have been genetically mapped, thanks to better and cheaper technology. The woman above is the oldest person to have her genetic structure decoded. She donated the body to science, allowing doctors to study the brain and organs, as well as the entire genetic code.

Dr. Henne Holstege of the Clinical Genetics Institute at Amsterdam Medical University said the woman - code number W115 - had some rare gene mutations. She was born prematurely, and seemed to be unable to live, but she had a long and healthy life. Brain test results of W115 show that it works at the level of a person aged 60-75.

Evaluation of this study, Dr. Jeffrey Barrett of Cambridge University, UK, said it was an important step forward.

"Decoding the genes of one of the world's longest-lived people is an important first step to understanding how DNA relates to a long and healthy life."