Using stem cell models to find unique features linked to resilience in people who live past 100
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Abstract
Essence
Centenarian-derived iPSC neurons showed cellular signatures consistent with resilience to age-related stress.
Evidence
An iPSC-based human cell-modeling study compared neurons derived from centenarians with non-centenarian controls across transcriptional programs, calcium dynamics, mitochondrial activity, stress responses, and disease-aligned signatures.
Caveat
The work models resilience in derived neurons, so links to healthspan, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and in-person aging outcomes remain indirect.
Simplified
Longevity & Aging