Aging in the Wild | AFAR Webinar

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A video from AFAR, posted on May 5, 2026. It is about the science of aging.

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Aging in the Wild Aging in the Wild: What Beavers, Mole Rats, Tortoises, Clams, and Other Exceptionally Long-Lived Species Can Teach Human Beings about Living Longer, Healthier Lives | AFAR and Nathan Shock Centers Webinar (May 1, 2026) In this webinar presented by AFAR and Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center (NSC3) , AFAR Scientific Director Steven N. Austad, PhD, moderated a discussion exploring exceptional animal longevity and what it could mean for human aging. Upstate New York Nathan Shock Center Director Vera Gorbunova, PhD, and Live Animal Resource Core Leader at the Upstate New York Nathan Shock Center Andrei Seluanov, PhD, shared their perspectives on comparative biology. Learn more about aging research: https://www.afar.org/ Follow AFAR on social media: Facebook: American Federation for Aging Research LinkedIn: American Federation for Aging Research

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