Publications by authors named "Christina Theresa Cloutier"
Am J Phys Anthropol
February 2017
Article Synopsis
- Telomeres shorten with age in humans, but older fathers have longer telomeres in their sperm, which could affect the telomere length of their offspring.
- A study on chimpanzees aims to explore this phenomenon, known as the paternal age at conception (PAC)-effect, suggesting it may be more pronounced in chimps due to their higher sperm production rates.
- While the study found a significant association between PAC and telomere length in chimpanzees, there was no clear link between a grandfather's age and the telomere length in either species, prompting further investigation into how sperm production impacts telomere length across generations.
