longevity
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Many Big-Brained Birds Have Human-Like Lifespans — but Why?
Some birds are gifted with shockingly long lives. In captivity, crows can live into their 50s. Certain parrot species can live nearly a century. Curiously, these birds also have proportionately massive brains, which power considerable (and sometimes unnerving) intelligence. According to new research, it turns out that this longevity and brain size are closely linked:…
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The Startup That’ll Inject You With Young Blood Says It’s Opening A Clinic In New York City
Ambrosia—the startup that injects the plasma of young people into those 35 and older—is looking to open up shop in New York City.
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Chemical Compound That Gives Poop Its Stink Extends Healthy Lifespan In Animals
Indole, an organic chemical compound that’s found in our gut and contributes to the smell of poop, increases the healthy lifespan of worms, flies and mice, according to new research. Scientists say this likely applies to humans as well, and that this stinky substance could eventually be used to delay age-related diseases.
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Scientists Push Back Against Controversial Paper Claiming A Limit To Human Lifespans
Humans don’t like dying, they don’t like the idea of dying, and most have made not dying an important part of their life. Lots of folks are interested in making us not die for longer, so it was a real bummer last year when a team of researchers said that the maximum human lifespan has…