Hormone concentrations in young mammals predict trade-offs later in life

Posted by on December 19, 2016 12:50 pm
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Early development after birth can have profound effects on survival and reproduction. Now, new research suggests that concentrations of a hormone associated with growth and aging in humans can be used to predict growth, reproduction, and lifespan in a population of wild animals.

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