Ketone body b-Hydroxybutyrate does not extend lifespan, but upregulates fecundity in food-limited Daphnia, with a transgenerational effect
A. Catherine Pearson, S. Bhadra, Lev Y. Yampolsky
This study shows that b-hydroxybutyrate reduces lifespan but increases fecundity in Daphnia magna, with a transgenerational effect dependent on genotype.
bioRxiv · Jan 18, 2025 · PreprintEcology