“At 117, the Remarkable Life of Maria Branyas Morera: Secrets of the World’s Oldest Person Revealed After Her Passing”
She and her mother settled in Barcelona. In 1931, she married Joan, a doctor. The couple had three children, one of whom has died, 11 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Her husband died at the age of 72.
— Super Àvia Catalana (@MariaBranyas112) December 24, 2023
Manel Esteller, part of a team of researchers from the University of Barcelona who studied Branyas’ DNA to determine the causes of her longevity, said her mind was “completely lucid,” and she could even remember episodes from when she was only four years old.
She also had no cardiovascular disease. “The only things she has are mobility and hearing problems. It’s incredible,” Esteller said.
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