Mating-dependent lifespan cost of sterol depletion in male

Andrew W McCracken, Nicola White, Jola Tanianis-Hughes, Elena Rosca, Thomas Gill, Libby McKinney, Stephen J Simpson, Klaus Reinhardt, Marko Brankatschk, Matthew D W Piper, Juliano Morimoto, Stuart Wigby

Department of Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool CH64 7TE, United Kingdom.Department of Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool CH64 7TE, United Kingdom. · pubmed

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Abstract

Trade-offs between lifespan and reproduction are a central theme in evolution and ecology, often attributed to physiological constraints on the allocation of limiting resources. However, recent work suggests such trade-offs may depend on macro- and micronutritional context. We examined how macronutrient balance and cholesterol availability shape lifespan and reproductive performance in male

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Research summary

The paper claims that macronutrient balance and cholesterol availability influence lifespan and reproductive performance in male organisms. This research is relevant as it explores the trade-offs between lifespan and reproduction, which are fundamental aspects of aging and longevity.

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