Short- and long-term costs of reproduction revealed by telomere dynamics in wild greater horseshoe bats.

Megan L Power, Roger D Ransome, Luke Romaine, Gareth Jones, Emma C Teeling

School of Biology and Environmental Science, Science Centre East, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland.School of Biology and Environmental Science, Science Centre East, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland. · pubmed

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Abstract

Life-history trade-offs between reproduction and survival are well documented, yet the biological mechanisms underlying costs remain unclear. Telomere length (TL) is a potential biomarker for such costs, although its association with reproductive efforts is mixed. Bats, particularly the long-lived greater horseshoe bat (

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The paper claims that telomere dynamics in wild greater horseshoe bats reveal both short- and long-term costs of reproduction. This research is relevant as it explores the biological mechanisms underlying life-history trade-offs, which can provide insights into aging processes and longevity.

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