Ageing: Why Males Curtail the Longevity of Their Mates

作者:Maklakov Alexei A*; Friberg Urban
来源:Current Biology, 2016, 26(20): R929-R932.
DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2016.09.023

摘要

Male nematodes secrete pheromones that accelerate the somatic senescence of potential mates. A new study shows that this harm most likely is an unintended by-product of the males' aim to speed up sexual maturation and delay reproductive senescence of future partners.

  • 出版日期2016-10-24