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

Re:Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mo... by devsda on Monday November 09, 2026 @12:34PM (#50428700)

While it is not possible in modern society, history should have examples of royal courts having castrated adults at various ages and employing them.

Their records should be a good reference point even though they might not be scientific observations.

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Re:Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mo... by dachris on Monday November 09, 2026 @12:38PM (#50428750)

"While it is not possible in modern society"

Self-optimizing life extensionists: hold my beer.

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Re:Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mo... by nonethewiser on Monday November 09, 2026 @12:58PM (#50429028)

What do you mean it's not possible in modern society? There are men that castrate themselves.

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Re:Castration extends life span, but in a surprising way, mo... by shiandow on Monday November 09, 2026 @01:07PM (#50429167)

Is it specifically castration? You'd think HRT for trans women would help close the age gap. Maybe in a few decades we'll know more.

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