Bird DNA shows inbreeding linked to shorter lifespan
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 08:51
in Biology & Nature
Pieces of DNA that predict lifespan are shorter in birds that are inbred, according to new research. The findings mean that inbreeding could be linked to a shorter lifespan. The team also found effects that spanned generations -- with the young of inbred mothers also being negatively affected.