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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Vishwam Sankaran

INSANE: Dinosaurs may be reason why humans age fast study finds | Rare Historical Photos

Carlos Papolio

Human ageing and lifespan are likely influenced by millions of years of domination by dinosaurs, a new theory suggests.

While some reptiles and amphibians do not show any significant signs of ageing before they die, all mammals – including humans – show marked developments in their appearance as they get older.

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