Article
Inbreeding effects on telomeres in hatchling sand lizards (Lacerta agilis): An optimal family affair?
Molecular ecology - 1 Dec 2022
Olsson Mats, Bererhi Badreddine, Miller Emily, Schwartz Tonia, Rollings Nicky, Lindsay Willow, Wapstra Erik
Abstract excerpt
Telomeres are nucleotide-protein caps, predominantly at the ends of Metazoan linear chromosomes, showing complex dynamics with regard to their lengthening and shortening through life. Their complexity has entertained the idea that net telomere length and attrition could be valuable biomarkers of phenotypic and genetic quality of their bearer. Intuitively, those individuals could be more heterozygous and, hence,...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.