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