Blue Zone Centenarian 'Mystery'

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"Gianni Pes, the Sardinian scientist who helped coin the term Blue Zone, is not convinced there is any such thing as a “longevity gene” that sets the populations apart. For one, there are genetic differences between the populations of the 14 towns that comprise the Sardinian Blue Zone, suggesting other factors – like environment and diet – may play a bigger role than just genetics."



Ethical questions raised in search for Sardinian centenarians' secrets

 

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Maria has bright, lively eyes and radiant skin in that photograph.