Superagers keep youthful memories but their DNA does not explain why

Researchers studying SuperAgers—older adults who maintain unusually sharp memories—expected their genes to explain the advantage. ScienceDaily reports the researchers' DNA actually looks much like that of typical older adults. Instead, scientists suspect their exceptional memory abilities may stem from other factors: brain structure, physical health, lifestyle choices, or environmental influences.

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