Scientists study Brazilian sisters for longevity clues
Published Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Updated June 25
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- Genetic Research on Longevity — 1 source
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AI synthesisScientists from the University of Sao Paulo are studying three Brazilian sisters, all over 100 years old and recognized by Guinness as the oldest living trio of siblings. This research, part of the DNA Longevo Project, aims to uncover genetic factors contributing to longevity and understand why some centenarians remain resilient at advanced ages.
What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Three Brazilian sisters, Zulina de Deus Nunes (103), Zoraide de Deus Mota (104), and Levita de Deus Nunes (109), were named by Guinness as the oldest living trio of siblings in the world.
- Scientists from the University of Sao Paulo are studying the sisters to uncover genetic factors contributing to longevity.
- The DNA Longevo Project aims to compare centenarians with others to understand why some remain resilient at advanced ages.
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- Channel News Asia
Scientists from the University of Sao Paulo are studying three Brazilian sisters, all over 100 years old and recognized by Guinness as the oldest living trio of siblings, to uncover genetic factors contributing to longevity. The DNA Longevo Project aims to compare centenarians with others to understand why some remain resilient at advanced ages.
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