🧬⌛ A study of 117 mammal species shows that suppressing #reproduction can boost life expectancy by 10%.

While males benefit from removing the effects of testosterone on aging, females gain longevity by avoiding the high #energy costs of pregnancy and nursing.

👉 https://www.sciencealert.com/contraception-may-extend-the-life-of-some-mammal-groups-by-10

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