"I don't think there are any theories that account for the vast differences in life spans between animals. Nobody knows why we age in 80 years and chimpanzees age in 40," he said.

Kim said he thinks the worm results may one day answer questions such as why the human kidney ages faster than the liver or why some clams live for 400 years and whales can live for 200 years.

"Why can't I live as long as a whale? How hard would it be?" he asked.

it is a very good question...

They have also shown that some fish never stop growing, and animal growth rate is different, varying from minutes to many years collectively. And what about metamorphism, I want some wings, I want to soar, I'm tired of living in the land of the bottom dwellers.

Well said LoPhatt.... I'll go for that....
Tell me when you find them.... Then I'll look out for you.... ehm... welll, if my neck can still make the physical effort to turn my glance skyward.....

Fantasia - keep the dream alive

Fantasies of the past are today's reality,
though it sounds corny, i think it is an attribute of the same human once aspired to reach the moon...

Overall, I believe that aging and dying from old age was part of God's original concept. Chances are, we'll never be able to prevent it.

Ed

Has anyone noticed that in Genesis of the Holy Bible, that people tend to live shorter and shorter lifespans? Could this be from falling from Grace? After all, the Bible says that the punishment for sin is death.

Ed

Archaeological, anthropological, and health research have shown that human lifespans have been increasing, not decreasing. There are many, many data points and pieces of physical evidence to support this.

The only support for the claim that lifespans are decreasing is the Bible. If you have any other sources, please do cite them.

The only support for the claim that lifespans are decreasing is the Bible. If you have any other sources, please do cite them.

Truly understanding the essence of life is just as illusive as the proof you are seeking.