Sardinia Centigenarians
What's the secret behind Sardinians' longevity?
Sardinia has an unusually high percentage of old people, including the world record oldest man. Now scientists are examining the genetic make-up of these centenarians to see why that is...
Many Sardinians have an above-average immune system. This is particularly noticeable in later years. Yet the Sardinian lifestyle differs little from other Europeans. The mystery could be unlocked here in Tiana, in this centuries-old village. It has been found that its 1,200 inhabitants come from just 8 founding families – an ideal place for researching genetic predisposition to certain diseases.
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