Age-related physiological dysregulation progresses slowly in semi-free-ranging chimpanzees.
Megan F ColePaige BarnesIsabelle G MonroeJoshua RukundoMelissa Emery ThompsonAlexandra G RosatiPublished in: Evolution, medicine, and public health (2024)
Our results support the conclusion that naturalistic living conditions result in healthier aging in chimpanzees. These data provide support for the proposal that lifestyle effects on human health and aging are conserved from deeper into our evolutionary history.