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Supercentenarians' Immune Systems

Updated 2026-08-19 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A study finds that people aged 110 or older have a higher number of immune cells fighting off cancer and infections, suggesting their hypervigilant immune systems are key to longevity.

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New Scientist
People aged 110 or older seem to have a disproportionately high number of immune cells that fight off cancer and infections
2026-08-19 15:00 UTC
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