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Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespans

  • Written by Chen Hou, Associate Professor of Biology, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespansAllocating more energy for growth versus for maintenance comes with longevity trade-offs.Matthias Clamer/Stone via Getty Images

Fancy, high-quality products such as Rolex watches and Red Wing boots often cost more to make but last longer. This is a principle that manufacturers and customers are familiar with. But while this also applies to biology,...

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