Summary:
- Supercentenarians are people who live to be over 110 years old. Researchers are studying their gut microbiomes to understand what factors contribute to their exceptional longevity.
- The gut microbiome is the collection of microorganisms that live in the human digestive system. Supercentenarians seem to have a unique gut microbiome composition that may play a role in their longevity.
- Studying the gut microbiomes of supercentenarians could provide insights into how to promote healthy aging and potentially extend lifespan for the general population.