Big dogs or small dogs: What kind of breeds are at most risk of disease?
Scientists took a thorough look at how dog size influences their health risks and lifespans.
Tag: lifespan
Scientists increase worm’s lifespan by 500%
It's equivalent to extending human lifespan to 500 years.
DNA reveals lifespan of mammoth and other extinct animals
Researchers in Australia analyzed certain genes associated with longevity to design a 'lifespan clock' for different extinct and living species.
Drug cocktails can almost double lifespan — in worms and fruit flies, so far
The findings suggest that the mechanism would probably work on humans too.
We’re still far away from finding a limit to human lifespan
The study suggests that people who might reach the maximum human lifespan haven't been born yet.
Being too social can shorten your lifespan — if you’re a marmot
The opposite is actually true for humans. Having close friends and family extends our lifespan.