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The relationship between fertility and lifespan in humans

Authors :
Kuningas, M. (Maris)
Altmäe, S. (Signe)
Uitterlinden, A.G. (André)
Hofman, A. (Albert)
Tikka-Kleemola, P. (Päivi)
Tiemeier, H.W. (Henning)
Kuningas, M. (Maris)
Altmäe, S. (Signe)
Uitterlinden, A.G. (André)
Hofman, A. (Albert)
Tikka-Kleemola, P. (Päivi)
Tiemeier, H.W. (Henning)
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Evolutionary theories of aging predict a trade-off between fertility and lifespan, where increased lifespan comes at the cost of reduced fertility. Support for this prediction has been obtained from various sources. However, which genes underlie this relationship is unknown. To assess it, we first analyzed the association of fertility with age at menarche and menopause

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Age vol. 33 no. 4, pp. 615-622, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn957103158
Document Type :
Electronic Resource
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007.s11357-010-9202-4