Phys.org·3 min read·medium
'Geriatric' butterfly species lives nearly three times as long as their relatives
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Researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered that Heliconius butterflies have evolved to delay aging, allowing them to live significantly longer than related species. Some individuals were observed living for nearly a year with minimal physical decline.
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This discovery provides a new biological model for studying the mechanisms of aging and longevity in the natural world.
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