Mike Garratt: Otago Biomedical Sciences Associate Professor on the study showing preventing reproduction can boost lifespan

11/12/2025 8 min
Mike Garratt: Otago Biomedical Sciences Associate Professor on the study showing preventing reproduction can boost lifespan

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Preventing reproduction can extend lifespan in mammals across a wide range of species, a new study has found. A major international study led by the University of Otago has found that blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females across a wide range of species. Lead author Associate Professor Mike Garratt, of Otago’s School of Biomedical Sciences, joined the Afternoons team to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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