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Northeastern, Penn State lead international team of scientists on the largest study on longevity, aging in reptiles and amphibians
At 190 years old, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise recently made news for being the “oldest living land animal in the world.” Although anecdotal evidence like this exists that some species of turtles and other ectotherms—or “cold-blooded” animals—live a long time, evidence is spotty and mostly focused on animals living in zoos or a few individuals living in the wild. Now, an international team of 114 scientists, led by Northeastern Illinois University and Penn State, reports the most comprehensive study of aging and longevity to date comprising data collected in the wild from 107 populations of 77 species of reptiles and amphibians worldwide.
Noteworthy at Northeastern: All fore! scholarships
Northeastern Illinois University’s longest-running annual philanthropic event, the Chuck Kane Scholarship Golf Outing, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year! Tickets available only through July 25 to join the NEIU Foundation for this historic event. Find out more and read about other happenings in the latest edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
Northeastern Illinois University’s GHRAD Center to host 8th annual Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora Conference
Northeastern Illinois University’s Genocide and Human Rights in Africa and the Diaspora (GHRAD) Center will host their 8th annual conference on March 3 and 4.
Hope Is creating Courageous Scholars
Northeastern Illinois University double alumnus David D. Robertson is not just hoping for a better world, he’s creating it.