“THE DISPOSABLE SOMA THEORY on the evolution of ageing states that longevity requires investments in somatic maintenance that reduce the resources available for reproduction. Experiments in Drosophila melanogaster indicate that trade-offs of this kind exist in non-human species. The findings show that human life histories involve a trade-off between longevity and reproduction.”
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linkedin post 2022-06-29 05:12:48
Nigel Fleming
September 21, 2022