Cloning Leads To More Longevity Than Sexual Reproduction
Friday, June 26, 2015 - 10:10
in Biology & Nature
Starfish that reproduce through cloning avoid aging to a greater extent than those that propagate through sexual reproduction, say researchers who investigated the telomere lengths and population genetics of Coscinasterias tenuispina. The telomeres are located at the ends of the chromosomes, and affect the lifespan and health of an individual. read more