Somatic growth and telomere dynamics in vertebrates: relationships, mechanisms and consequences
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DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2016.0446
Abstract: Much telomere loss takes place during the period of most rapid growth when cell proliferation and potentially energy expenditure are high. Fast growth is linked to reduced longevity. Therefore, the effects of somatic cell proliferation… read more here.
Keywords: somatic growth; growth telomere; telomere loss; dynamics vertebrates ... See more keywords
The tarnished silver spoon? Trade-off between prenatal growth and telomere length in wild boar.
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DOI: 10.1111/jeb.13954
Abstract: Life history theory predicts a trade-off between growth rates and lifespan, which is reflected by telomere length, a biomarker of somatic state. We investigated the correlation between telomere length and early life growth of wild… read more here.
Keywords: body mass; growth telomere; telomere length; trade ... See more keywords