Longer telomeres during early life predict higher lifetime reproductive success in females but not males

The mechanisms that contribute to variation in lifetime reproductive success are not well understood. One possibility is that telomeres, conserved DNA sequences at chromosome ends that often shorten with age and stress exposures, may reflect differences in vital processes or influence fitness. Telom...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, Biological sciences Biological sciences, 2021-05, Vol.288 (1951), p.1-9
Hauptverfasser:	Heidinger, Britt J., Kucera, Aurelia C., Kittilson, Jeff D., Westneat, David F.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Evolution Female Longevity Male Reproduction Sparrows - genetics Telomere - genetics Telomere Shortening
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