Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mouse study suggests

Re:Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mo... by OkayPhysicist on Monday November 09, 2026 @12:07PM (#50428353)

IMO, all the evidence for castration increasing lifespan is pretty strong evidence that all the "I'm going to live 200 years" bluster by a certain contingent of techbros is merely that. I've yet to hear about any of them becoming eunuchs.

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Re:Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mo... by graemep on Monday November 09, 2026 @12:10PM (#50428389)

I could imagine some of them doing it: they seem pretty desperate to live longer.

It reminds me of Larry Niven's Pak Protectors.

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Re:Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mo... by throw-the-towel on Monday November 09, 2026 @12:39PM (#50428758)

However, they also seem to be very much concerned about offspring. Maybe they would freeze sperm, IDK.

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Re:Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mo... by Earw0rm on Monday November 09, 2026 @12:13PM (#50428425)

Disregard females, acquire seniority.

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