Jan 2nd, 2009 · Biologists identified bacteria that shorten the lifespan of disease-carrying mosquitoes. Shorter lives mean less time for the mosquitoes to incubate and transmit diseases like dengue and malaria. Biologist Andrew Read of Pennsylvania State University explains the findings.
Jul 19th, 2008 · As veterinary medicine improves, zoo animals are living far beyond their normal lifespans. Andrea Seabrook visits the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to see how keepers there care for an elderly elephant.
Feb 14th, 2008 · New research suggests that physical activity and other healthy choices can go a long way in extending lifespan. Many of the very old have decent odds of reaching their 100th birthday, even if they are living with chronic illness.
Dec 22nd, 2007 · A mother in Rockville, Maryland, bought a tadpole for her daughter in 1989. The frog it became, Gilly, is still going strong, causing an inquiry into the lifespan of a pet frog is questioned. Amphibian experts say pet frogs are a lot heartier and longer-lived than gold fish, hamsters or even cats.
Aug 18th, 2007 · Can animal lifespan be calculated with a mathematical formula? Professor Geoffrey West and his colleagues at the Santa Fe Institute have not only found out why larger mammals live longer, but how long they have to live.
Apr 14th, 2006 · Studies in animals as diverse as mice, worms and fish show the lifespan of these animals can be extended on a strict diet. Can a very low-calorie diet help humans live longer?