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Butterfly that barely ages could help unlock longevity secrets

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Heliconius butterflies live several times longer than closely related species with little sign of physical decline, suggesting evolutionary changes that could unlock longevity mechanisms applicable beyond insects.

What it doesn’t mean

Study identifies a biological phenomenon; human longevity applications remain theoretical and distant.

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