Healthy Aging News and Research ⇒ Mammals that live in groups may live longer

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An analysis of the life spans and social lives of nearly 1,000 mammal species shows that species that live in groups, such as horses and chimpanzees, tend to live longer than solitary beasts, like weasels and hedgehogs.

The researchers found 31 genes whose relative activity levels were correlated with both longevity and one of three prescribed social categories. Many of these genes appear to have roles in the immune system, which may have importance when countering pathogens spreading through the social group.

Full Article: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mam ... y-genetics
 
 
 

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An interesting article but there is something “to be said” about living like a Weasel or a Hedgehog. You don’t have to answer to  Mrs Weasel or Mrs Hedgehog..lol 
 

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Simply, we are stronger together! It's probably one of the most important reasons for why the human race dominates this planet.