Secrets of long life: how some species don't seem to age at all.
Have ever wondered what the secret to long life is? After tracking 77 species for up to 60 years here are some answers.
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Have ever wondered what the secret to long life is? After tracking 77 species for up to 60 years here are some answers.
Adelaide, June 24: Ever wondered about the secret to a long life? Perhaps understanding the lifespans of other animals with backbones (or “vertebrates”) might help us unlock this mystery. You’ve probably heard turtles live a long (and slow) life. At 190 years, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise might be the oldest land animal alive. But why do some animals live longer than others? Research published today by myself and colleagues in the journal Science investigates the various factors that may […]
Our research is countering some previous ideas about what factors might slow down ageing. Further study could help us create targeted treatments in humans too.