Bird DNA Shows Inbreeding Linked to Shorter Lifespan

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 19:40 in Biology & Nature

The findings mean that inbreeding could be linked to a shorter lifespan. The team also found that the effect spanned generations - with the young of inbred mothers also being negatively affected.

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