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+grantName: Macroevolution of Lifespans Across Animals
+grantAmount: $15,000.00
+grantDesc: Decades of research have uncovered extensive variation in lifespans
+  across the tree of life, yet the degree of variability in aging across
+  organisms remains largely unquantified (Medawar, 1952). Similarly, there has
+  not been a comprehensive analysis of the drivers of such variation across
+  species (Li et al. 2023). In addition to the intrinsic importance of
+  quantifying the variation and sources of variance in lifespan at different
+  taxonomic levels, research around aging has been a central topic in medicine
+  and related disciplines (e.g. Ruby et al. 2018). For instance, the extent to
+  which aging can be modified in humans is still a matter of strong debate
+  (Yamamoto et al. 2022). Yet a broader perspective on the evolution of aging is
+  largely lacking. Is lifespan conserved across groups of organisms, or is it
+  more labile? Do environmental and ecological features explain a significant
+  fraction of the variance in lifespan across organisms? These and other
+  questions could provide insights into the potential malleability of lifespan
+  at smaller taxonomic scales.
+document: /assets/documents/grants/research-innovation-and-impact.png
+link: https://research.arizona.edu/development/find-funding/internal-funding/faculty-seed-grants
+image: /assets/images/grants/research-innovation-and-impact.png
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