Cumulative early life adversity predicts longevity in wild baboons
Adverse early life experiences can have negative consequences for health and survival in later life. Here, Tung et al. show that in female baboons, the cumulative number of adverse experiences can be a strong predictor of lifespan.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms11181 |