Thursday, June 23, 2022

Humans can't, but turtles can: Reduce weakening and deterioration with age

Evolutionary theories of ageing predict that all living organisms weaken and deteriorate with age (a process known as senescence) -- and eventually die. Now, researchers show that certain animal species, such as turtles (including tortoises) may exhibit slower or even absent senescence when their living conditions improve.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/SUbhNx8

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Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils—and reveal a 79-foot giant

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