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Study Reveals Sterilization Could Boost Mammal Lifespan

12/14/2025

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A Nature study analyzing over 100 mammals suggests surgical sterilization may increase lifespan in both sexes, challenging longevity beliefs among advocates such as Bryan Johnson.
Castrated males live longer, especially when sterilization occurs before puberty.
Female sterilization does not significantly affect lifespan, though removing ovaries can cause frailty.
Reproductive hormones may limit adult survival across species.
Life expectancy may rise by 10 to 20 percent after sterilization, with timing crucial.

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A Nature study analyzing over 100 mammals suggests surgical sterilization may increase lifespan in both sexes, challenging longevity beliefs among advocates such as Bryan Johnson.
Castrated males live longer, especially when sterilization occurs before puberty.
Female sterilization does not significantly affect lifespan, though removing ovaries can cause frailty.
Reproductive hormones may limit adult survival across species.
Life expectancy may rise by 10 to 20 percent after sterilization, with timing crucial.