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Germ cell

Study Reveals Role of Germ Cells in Lifespan Differences Between Genders

Japanese scientists have uncovered the mystery behind why women tend to outlive men, pointing to the role of cells that develop into sperm and eggs in determining lifespan differences. The groundbreaking research on killifish from Osaka University reveals that inhibiting germ cell production led to longer male lifespans and shorter female lifespans, shedding light on the impact of reproductive cells on longevity disparities between genders.