There is a geographical area of extreme longevity (Blue Zone) in Sardinia?
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Identification of a geographic area characterized by extreme longevity in the Sardinia island
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Biological Research - Bollettino della Società Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1826-8838
DOI: 10.4081/4086