Being born in lean times is bad news for baboons
Thursday, April 2, 2015 - 21:00
in Psychology & Sociology
The saying 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger' may not hold up to scientific scrutiny. Baboons born in times of famine are more vulnerable to food shortages later in life, finds a new study. The findings are important because they help explain why people who are malnourished in early childhood often experience poor health as adults.