Hang-Jun Chang <iam at chollian.dacom.co.kr> wrote:
>I am very interested in the relationship between aging process and
>reproduction. Now calorie restriction is known as the only
>scientifically proved aging retardation method. If 'Disposable Soma'
>theory is correct, Why don't 'sexual or reproductive restraint' have
>any effect on life span? I don't know any scientific evident about it
>yet. If you know any articles on it, please let me know them.
>>Hangjun Chang
>
Reproduction decreases life span in fruit flies. Scientists who do
mortality studies on fruit flies separate the males from the females to
prevent mating, as mating reduces longevity. I don't think the same applies
for humans, though :->
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