The end of an era literally. The world’s oldest and last living person from the 1800’s has passed away in Brooklyn, late last night.
Genetic Code Of World’s Oldest Person Unlocked
A Dutch woman who held the title of the world’s oldest person when she died, aged 115, credited her longevity to a daily meal of herring, not smoking and limiting her alcohol intake. Six years later, however, scientists hope her genes may provide a better answer — and as a result they have sequenced her complete genetic code. Continue reading after the jump. @capriSUNshine
