By studying the processes which give these negligibly senescent creatures longer lifespans, there is the possibility that they could be recreated in humans in order to extend our own. How negligible senescence is achieved by each individual species varies, but here are five of the most common traits. The article I just posted on Life Mag is only the beginning. You’re going to find out more by the end of October when my second book – The Aging Gap Between Species – will be launched!
Anca Ioviţă is the creator of Longevity Letter and the author of Eat Less Live Longer: Your Practical Guide to Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition available on Amazon and several other places. If you enjoyed this article, don’t forget to sign up to receive updates on her second book ‘The Aging Gap Between Species’ regarding a comparative biography of aging from the simplest to the most complex organisms known.