Cumulative early life adversity predicts longevity in wild baboons

oleh: Jenny Tung, Elizabeth A. Archie, Jeanne Altmann, Susan C. Alberts

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2016-04-01

Deskripsi

Adverse early life experiences can have negative consequences for health and survival in later life. Here, Tung et al. show that in female baboons, the cumulative number of adverse experiences can be a strong predictor of lifespan.