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How early life challenges shape survival
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Credit: Unsplash+. New study reveals secrets of marmot longevity. Just like humans, animals that face hardships early in life can suffer long-lasting effects on their health and lifespan. While scientists have long studied how adversity affects people, using a tool called the cumulative adversity in
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