Christopher X J. Jensen
Associate Professor, Pratt Institute

Longer telomeres imparted by older fathers may forestall senescence

Posted 20 Jun 2012 / 0

Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesDelayed paternal age of reproduction in humans is associated with longer telomeres across two generations of descendants

Science DailyOffspring of Older Fathers May Live Longer

What I find fascinating here is the hypothesized adaptive value of this genetic discovery: telomeres may be a molecular mechanism by which the risk of the environment can be gauged, allowing longer-living males to place their bets on offspring who make larger investments in forestalling senescence.

A Minor Post, Articles, Genetics, Human Evolution, Senescence

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