AnimalsJanuary 23, 2026
Dolphins with more close friends age more slowly
A study of dolphins’ epigenetic ages found that animals with more high-quality friendships were biologically younger than their lonely peers
Stories by Hasmik Kirakosyan
Hasmik Kirakosyan is a health and science journalist who is based in Armenia and writes with a focus on solutions-oriented reporting in health and medicine. She received her health and science journalism training through The Open Notebook and brings a background in alternative medicine to her work. She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture and civil engineering.