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University of Otago study: Sterilisation boosts lifespan across 117 species

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Thu, 11 Dec 2025, 4:41pm

University of Otago study: Sterilisation boosts lifespan across 117 species

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, 4:41pm

Preventing reproduction can extend lifespan in mammals across a wide range of species, a new study has found.

A major international study led by the University of Otago has found that blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females across a wide range of species.

Lead author Associate Professor Mike Garratt, of Otago’s School of Biomedical Sciences, joined the Afternoons team to discuss. 

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