Bran Blackbyrd
Explorer
They did this with fruit flies (or was it Mayflies?) too. The deal here is that most species are here to do one thing; reproduce. Once they've fulfilled that purpose they begin to die. Humans are haveing children later in life these days, this may be contributing to the lengthening of our lifespans, which have already been increased by modern science.
Interesting points: Men don't bear children, women do. Would a procedure like this even work for men? Maybe, maybe not. Also without the testicles puberty ain't gonna work so well, so when exactly would the organs in question be getting removed?
Also, as far as females are concerned, there are certain benefits such as reduced risk of certain types of cancer, that child bearing appear to provide. So, it's a crapshoot anyway. You might possibly chuck your reproductive organs to increase your lifespan only to die of breast cancer or something at age 45?
I think we're a long way from seeing this work for mammals.
Of course, it's always interesting to see what's on the scientific horizon.
Interesting points: Men don't bear children, women do. Would a procedure like this even work for men? Maybe, maybe not. Also without the testicles puberty ain't gonna work so well, so when exactly would the organs in question be getting removed?
Also, as far as females are concerned, there are certain benefits such as reduced risk of certain types of cancer, that child bearing appear to provide. So, it's a crapshoot anyway. You might possibly chuck your reproductive organs to increase your lifespan only to die of breast cancer or something at age 45?
I think we're a long way from seeing this work for mammals.
Of course, it's always interesting to see what's on the scientific horizon.
