Early-life optimization of mitochondrial aerobic metabolism: high efficiency to grow fast, yet at no oxidative cost
Lucie Lenoel, Damien Roussel, Jessica Barbe, Angéline Clair, Laëtitia Averty, Ludovic Calandreau, Antoine Stier
The paper quantifies mitochondrial efficiency and ROS production during postnatal growth in Japanese quail, finding higher efficiency with lower ROS production.
bioRxiv · Apr 14, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology