Scientists sequenced DNA of oldest woman in hopes to unlock long life secrets
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 09:50
in Biology & Nature
(Medical Xpress) -- Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper became the worlds oldest person in May of 2004 at the age of 115 but dies only a few months later. But contrary to what you would expect Andel-Schipper was as sharp as a whip right up until her death.