Experimental evidence for reproduction to increase mitochondrial respiration, but decrease mitochondrial efficiency, in females of a short-lived bird
Matteo Beccardi, Pablo Salmón, Oscar Vedder
This study shows that female reproduction increases mitochondrial oxygen consumption and reduces energy efficiency in Japanese quail, while male reproduction has no effect on mitochondrial function.
bioRxiv · May 12, 2025 · PreprintPhysiology