Most male mammals are not bigger than females: New analysis of more than 400 species
New research is cutting male mammals down to size.
Plants & Animals
Mar 13, 2024
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News tagged with longer life
Meal sharing for a longer life? Insects may hold the secret
Insect species which are closely related and eat a similar balance of nutrients in their diet live longer than those that don't, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
Plants & Animals
Dec 18, 2023
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Can golden retrievers live longer? Researchers find gene associated with longevity in the breed
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. But research shows they have up to a 65% chance of dying from cancer. In a new study, University of California, Davis, researchers set out to find if certain genetic ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 19, 2023
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Cognitive performance linked to longer lifespan in wild primates
Cognitive abilities not only vary among different species but also among individuals within the same species. It is expected that smarter individuals live longer, as they are likely to make better decisions, regarding habitat ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 13, 2023
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The feeling of hunger itself may slow aging in flies
From low-carb to intermittent fasting, surgery to Ozempic—people turn to a seemingly never-ending array of diets, procedures and drugs to lose weight. While it has been long understood that limiting the amount of food eaten ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 11, 2023
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Female monkeys with female friends live longer
Female white-faced capuchin monkeys living in the tropical dry forests of northwestern Costa Rica may have figured out the secret to a longer life—having fellow females as friends.
Plants & Animals
Aug 10, 2022
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We helped track 77 species for up to 60 years to try to reveal the secrets of long life. Some don't seem to age at all
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.
Plants & Animals
Jun 24, 2022
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How eating less in early life could help with reproduction later on
Switching from a restricted diet to eating as much as you like could be beneficial for reproduction in later life, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 23, 2021
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Solving the plastic shortage with a new chemical catalyst
In a year that has already battered manufacturing supply chains, yet another shortage is complicating manufacturers' and consumers' lives: plastics, and the food packaging, automotive components, clothing, medical and lab ...
Materials Science
Jul 8, 2021
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Friends and enemies 'make sense' for long-lived animals
It makes evolutionary sense for long-lived animals to have complex social relationships—such as friends and enemies—researchers say.
Plants & Animals
Mar 30, 2021
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