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Sterilization and contraception increase lifespan across vertebrates.
Nature·January 1, 2026·PMID 41372417
Why it mattersIt provides broad, cross-species evidence that reproductive suppression extends lifespan, reinforcing evolutionary theories of aging. For specialists in longevity and performance medicine, it highlights the potential role of reproductive hormones in modulating healthspan and mortality risk, with implications for understanding sex differences in aging.
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