Selection for early reproduction leads to accelerated aging and extensive metabolic remodeling in

David L Hubert, Kenneth R Arnold, Zachary G Greenspan, Anastasia Pupo, Ryan D Robinson, Valeria V Chavarin, Thomas B Barter, Danijel Djukovic, Daniel Raftery, Zer Vue, Antentor Hinton, Melanie R McReynolds, Benjamin R Harrison, Mark A Phillips

Department of Integrative Biology, Oregon State University.Department of Integrative Biology, Oregon State University. · pubmed

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Abstract

Experimental evolution studies that feature selection on life-history characters are a proven approach for studying the evolution of aging and variation in rates of senescence. Recently, the incorporation of genomic and transcriptomic approaches into this framework has led to the identification of hundreds of genes associated with different aging patterns. However, our understanding of the specific molecular mechanisms underlying these aging patterns remains limited. Here, we incorporated extensive metabolomic profiling into this framework to generate mechanistic insights into aging patterns in

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Research summary

The paper investigates the effects of selection for early reproduction on aging and metabolic changes, which aligns with the study of aging mechanisms and life-history evolution. While it contributes to understanding the molecular underpinnings of aging, the findings appear to be solid but not groundbreaking, suggesting a limited impact on the broader field of longevity research.

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