Mike Garratt: Otago Biomedical Sciences Associate Professor on the study showing preventing reproduction can boost lifespan - Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

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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