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Researchers discover the genetic keys to a long life
Despite huge variation in lifespan and size, different animal species end their natural life with similar numbers of genetic changes.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2022


What determines how long people live? New research has answers
The first study to compare the accumulation of mutations across many animal species has shed new light on decades-old questions.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2022


What is your dog’s lifespan? The keys to canine health and longevity.
How old is your dog in human years? And what factors contribute to a long and healthy life for a dog?
Joseph Shavit
Feb 3, 2022


Immigration boosts US life expectancy, according to USC/Princeton study
If immigrants to the United States formed their own country, their pre-COVID-19 life expectancies would exceed those of the world’s leaders.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 4, 2021


New data shows strong air pollution policies lengthen life expectancy
During a truly unprecedented year where some people accustomed to breathing dirty air experienced clean air
Joseph Shavit
Sep 5, 2021
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