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Sex Differences in Telomere Length in a Bat With Female‐Biased Longevity
1 May 2025
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ABSTRACT Telomeres, protective caps at the ends of linear chromosomes, are frequently found to shorten with age. Telomere length is commonly measured in wild populations to investigate age‐related changes in somatic integrity and is considered a hallmark of ageing. Despite interest, there is no clear picture regarding sex differences in telomere length or rate of attrition across species. Bats are of considerable...
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