This tropical creature lives almost 3 times longer than expected and appears to barely age. Here’s why scientists are so excited

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• A Slowly Aging Butterfly Could Help Scientists Understand Longevity The Debrief · 20h ago
• Most butterflies die in weeks, but these tropical species may be cracking the code of aging Yahoo · 20h ago
• Could the secrets of longevity be revealed by a butterfly? BioTechniques · 20h ago
• Scientists found tropical butterflies that can live nearly a year and show little sign of ageing; here’s why they may matter for longevity research The Times of India · 20h ago
• This tropical creature lives almost 3 times longer than expected and appears to barely age. Here’s why scientists are so excited BBC Wildlife Magazine · 20h ago

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