Prepubertal castration eliminates sex differences in lifespan and growth trajectories in genetically heterogeneous mice
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Discussions emphasize the biological and evolutionary basis of lifespan differences with examples such as studies on over 1,100 bird and mammal species and experiments involving castration. The tone reflects both scientific curiosity and recognition of the potential significance, emphasizing mechanisms like hormones, genetics, and environmental influences, which contribute to the high interest and perceived impact of the research.
Most discussions support the idea that sex differences in lifespan are deeply rooted in evolutionary, genetic, and hormonal factors, indicating strong agreement with the publication's findings.
The discussions reflect a high level of curiosity and interest, mentioning various species, mechanisms, and implications, showing active engagement with the topic.
Posters cite specific studies, like analysis of hundreds of species and experiments involving prepubertal castration, demonstrating deep engagement with the research and its nuances.
The frequent referencing of multiple studies and their potential implications highlights the recognition of the research's high impact on understanding aging and sex differences.
Abstract in brief
- Sex differences in lifespan can offer new insights into aging, but they have not been extensively studied, especially in humans.
- In wild animals, longevity patterns vary by sex and may be influenced by factors like vulnerability to environmental hazards, sexual selection, and parental care, as well as hormonal and genetic mechanisms.
- Humans are unique because women generally live longer than men, despite experiencing higher morbidity later in life; this paradox might be linked to hormonal effects on health responses, but current scientific support for these ideas is limited.
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@fischman_david @anish_koka @DrMarthaGulati @MinnowWalsh @saraceciliamtz @drstaceyrosen @HeartOTXHeartMD @CMichaelGibson @DocSavageTJU @mmamas1973 @hvanspall @iamritu 1/2 How coincidental! TY for H/T @fischman_david My presentation nxt week is hormones & #Heartdisease across the #Lifespan for
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2/6 Sex differences in lifespan are everywhere across the tree of life and are very variable: in many species females live longer, in other taxa it’s the opposite (eg shorturl.at/Nts1A)
RT @ecoevorxiv: Sex-specific mutation accumulation: A parsimonious explanation for sex differences in lifespan and ageing https://t.co/6wT8…
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Sex-specific mutation accumulation: A parsimonious explanation for sex differences in lifespan and ageing doi.org/10.32942/X2K...
Study reveals why women live longer than men across species. evolutionary anthropologist Johanna Stärk at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, analyzed over 1,176 mammal and bird species to reveal that sex differences in lifespan are deeply embedded in https://t.co/xQP5606tQM
Analysis of over 1,100 bird and mammal species shows that sex differences in lifespan are linked to evolutionary history, genetics, and reproductive strategies, with patterns persisting even in protected environments. doi.org/g95j6c
RT @agingdoc1: The heat of longevity: sex differences in lifespan and body temperature https://t.co/dIRSnudv9N | @FrontPharmacol
RT @agingdoc1: The heat of longevity: sex differences in lifespan and body temperature https://t.co/dIRSnudv9N | @FrontPharmacol
The heat of longevity: sex differences in lifespan and body temperature https://t.co/dIRSnudv9N | @FrontPharmacol
A preprint study found strong links between weight loss and #lifespan extension in male mice, especially in ITP studies, and observed sex differences in lifespan and weight change responses. https://t.co/2ygmoqqxof By @AlekseyVBelikov, @jpsenescence, Angelo Talay @InflamAge_UoB https://t.co/x9NKwVfrBT
@JohnSpeakman4 @alantomusiak @mkaeberlein whatever it is, it seems to be strongly dependent on the facility because labs consistently get similar lifespans and artifacts (e.g. sex differences in lifespan altho these do not actually exist in mice). so my guess would be infections, temperature or heavy metals (water)?
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Check out our new article recently published about race and sex differences in lifespan glycemic status and cognition in midlife. Thank you to my colleagues for their hard work and to the participants who continue to make this study happen! @PBRCNews https://t.co/ppFcLX7HPK
Enjoy this great Short Communication from Aging Cell entitled 'Prepubertal castration eliminates sex differences in lifespan and growth trajectories in genetically heterogeneous mice' #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #Aging_Cell #aging Click for more! https://t.co/yzJodbATtx
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I don't see this becoming a popular anti-aging treatment :p Prepubertal castration eliminates sex differences in lifespan and growth trajectories in genetically heterogeneous … https://t.co/OWsYNp8B8B
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RT @agingdoc1: Prepubertal castration eliminates sex differences in lifespan and growth trajectories in genetically heterogeneous mice
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Sex differences in lifespan have even been labeled ‘one of the most robust features of human biology’ (Austad, 2016)...
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