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A new University of Bristol-led study published today in Nature Communications found that topical Heliconius butterflies have evolved an anti-ageing strategy, enabling them to live far longer than their closest relatives.

South and Central America, Panama

Who
University of Bristol, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Dr Jessica Foley
What
A new University of Bristol-led study published today in Nature Communications found that topical Heliconius butterflies have evolved an anti-ageing strategy, enabling them to live far longer than their closest relatives.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:16:00 GMT · 1h 59m ago
Where
South and Central America, Panama ·
Why
This study suggests that Heliconius butterflies have a unique strategy for extending lifespan, offering fresh insights into how aging can be delayed naturally.
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The findings highlight Heliconius butterflies as a potential model for exploring how ecological shifts, such as the evolution of adult pollen-feeding, may contribute to a longer life, offering opportunities to understand mechanisms underpinning longevity.

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    A new University of Bristol-led study published in Nature Communications today [16 June] found that a tropical butterfly has evolved an ingenious anti-ageing strategy by delaying the aging process enabling it to live far longer than its closest relatives.
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