Giving up reproduction can add years to animal lifespans
Earth.com - 11-Dec-2025Stopping reproduction boosts mammal lifespan by 10–20% through sex-specific mechanisms
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Stopping reproduction boosts mammal lifespan by 10–20% through sex-specific mechanisms