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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Sofia Quaglia

Signs of premature ageing found in monkeys after hurricane

Rhesus macaques
Rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago, known as Monkey Island, off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico. Photograph: Brennan Linsley/AP

Monkeys that survived a devastating hurricane in Puerto Rico were prematurely aged by the experience, a study has found.

Scientists say the findings suggest that an increase in extreme weather around the world may have negative biological consequences for the humans and animals affected.

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