Human longevity linked to loss of species
In a fascinating new study, human life expectancy – which is rarely included in analyses of human impacts on the…
Surprising longevity boost from Holocaust
Male Holocaust survivors have a longer life expectancy compared to those who didn’t experience the Holocaust, according to researchers from…
Why women live longer than men
The difference in male and female longevity may be originating at the genome level, say Japanese researchers who suggest that…
Female companions boost male fertility
Living with a female mouse can extend the reproductive life of a male mouse by as much as 20 percent,…
Hunger’s Longevity Effect Due To Altered Hormonal Levels
The hormonal changes that occur when mice eat significantly less may help explain how a low calorie diet can extend…
More Evidence Of Link Between Reproductive System And Aging
Biologists from Brown University have found that eliminating germline stem cells (the cells that make eggs and sperm) lengthens the…
Massive Longevity Boost From Lithium
Nematode worms treated with lithium showed an astonishing 46 percent increase in lifespan, raising the tantalizing question of whether humans…
Bacterial Accumulation Doesn’t Appear To Impact Longevity
Investigating the aging process in flies, researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) have established that while older flies…
DVD And CD Longevity Examined
Remember the introduction of the Compact Disc? We were told they would never wear out and couldn’t be damaged in…