Phenomenon observed in worms suggests mothers are hardwired to sacrifice health to produce future generations

Monday, November 30, 2015 - 17:21 in Biology & Nature

A newly discovered biological mechanism channels a mother's available energy - in the form of fat - straight to the reproductive system during stressful times, protecting future offspring at the cost of the mother's health.

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