Episode 405
Good beetle parents die younger
Does being a good parent shorten your lifespan? Yes, at least if you're a burying beetle.
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
September 23, 20154m 40s
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Show Notes
Does being a good parent shorten your lifespan? It turns out the answer is yes, at least if you're a burying beetle. Results from researchers at The University of Cambridge published this week show that beetles can sacrifice their own fitness for the good of their offspring. Rosalind Davies went to speak to Professor Rebecca Kilner to find out more. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
beetleevolutionparentsadaptationburying beetle