4 ms·
I was going to scream "correlation" but the idea of epigenetic markers being left on sperm cells during male puberty is compelling.
by civilian 7y ago
I was going to scream "correlation" but the idea of epigenetic markers being left on sperm cells during male puberty is compelling.
- ngold 7y agoReminds me of a study that suggested that a bit of malnutrition during puberty, like during the great depression, improved longevity.
- AQuantized 7y agoThis might be due to smaller adult height/mass, which is in turn associated with longevity.
- wtetzner 7y agoThere's quite a bit of research that shows calorie restriction and/or fasting increases both lifespan and healthspan.
- SubiculumCode 7y agoWhat is really compelling to me is that some of these epigenetic markers can last several generations, with implications on why group differences are not ameliorated immediately even with an effective policy intervention.