Decline in telomere length with increasing age across nonhuman vertebrates: A meta‐analysis
The prediction that telomere length (TL) shortens with increasing age is a major element in
considering the role of telomeres as a key player in evolution. While telomere attrition is …
considering the role of telomeres as a key player in evolution. While telomere attrition is …
Telomeres in a spatial context: a tool for understanding ageing pattern variation in wild populations
Ageing refers to the loss of organismal functionality with age, a process that is characterised
by decreased reproduction and survival probability. In natural populations, it is expected that …
by decreased reproduction and survival probability. In natural populations, it is expected that …
Hot and dry conditions predict shorter nestling telomeres in an endangered songbird: Implications for population persistence
Climate warming is increasingly exposing wildlife to sublethal high temperatures, which may
lead to chronic impacts and reduced fitness. Telomere length (TL) may link heat exposure to …
lead to chronic impacts and reduced fitness. Telomere length (TL) may link heat exposure to …
Lizards from warm and declining populations are born with extremely short telomeres
A Dupoué, P Blaimont, F Angelier… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Aging is the price to pay for acquiring and processing energy through cellular activity and life
history productivity. Climate warming can exacerbate the inherent pace of aging, as …
history productivity. Climate warming can exacerbate the inherent pace of aging, as …
Cool, dry nights and short heatwaves during growth result in longer telomeres in temperate songbird nestlings
Exposure to rising sublethal temperatures can affect development and somatic condition,
and thereby Darwinian fitness. In the context of climate warming, these changes could have …
and thereby Darwinian fitness. In the context of climate warming, these changes could have …
Within‐individual repeatability in telomere length: A meta‐analysis in nonmammalian vertebrates
Telomere length is increasingly used as a biomarker of long‐term somatic state and future
survival prospects. While most studies have overlooked this aspect, biological …
survival prospects. While most studies have overlooked this aspect, biological …
Experimental demonstration of prenatal programming of mitochondrial aerobic metabolism lasting until adulthood
A Stier, P Monaghan… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - royalsocietypublishing.org
It is increasingly being postulated that among-individual variation in mitochondrial function
underlies variation in individual performance (eg growth rate) and state of health. It has been …
underlies variation in individual performance (eg growth rate) and state of health. It has been …
Embryonic methionine triggers post-natal developmental programming in Japanese quail
Embryonic development is one of the most sensitive and critical stages when maternal
effects may influence the offspring's phenotype. In birds and other oviparous species …
effects may influence the offspring's phenotype. In birds and other oviparous species …
Sex and early-life conditions shape telomere dynamics in an ectotherm
Telomeres, the repetitive DNA regions that protect the ends of chromosomes, and their
shortening have been linked to key life history trade-offs among growth, reproduction and …
shortening have been linked to key life history trade-offs among growth, reproduction and …
Born to be young? Prenatal thyroid hormones increase early-life telomere length in wild collared flycatchers
The underlying mechanisms of the lifelong consequences of prenatal environmental
condition on health and ageing remain little understood. Thyroid hormones (THs) are …
condition on health and ageing remain little understood. Thyroid hormones (THs) are …