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What Centenarians' Immune Systems Reveal About Escaping Age-Related Disease
People who live past 100 tend to have immune systems that look surprisingly young. This review found they have less chronic inflammation, better cellular cleanup (autophagy), and gut bacteria patterns linked to healthy aging. Those living past 110 often have immune profiles resembling much younger adults.
How Your Immune System Rewires Itself from Birth to Old Age
Researchers mapped immune cells at the single-cell level across the human lifespan, from mid-fetal development through late adulthood. T cells showed the biggest age-related changes. A specific subset of CD8 memory T cells appeared protective in young adults, while inflammatory monocytes ramped up with aging. A previously unknown subset of immune-suppressing natural killer cells was especially common in early childhood.
Disclaimer: Research summaries are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine.
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