Nature’s anti-aging hack? Jewel wasp larvae slow their biological clock

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Scientists discovered that jewel wasp larvae that undergo a developmental "pause" live longer and age more slowly at the molecular level by nearly 30%. This slowdown is tied to conserved biological pathways, hinting at possible applications for human aging.

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