Human reproduction comes at the expense of faster aging and a shorter life
Mikaela Hukkanen, Anna Kankaanpää, Aino Heikkinen, Jaakko A. Kaprio, Robin Cristofari, Miina Ollikainen
This study finds that early childbearing, numerous pregnancies, and nulliparity are associated with accelerated aging and increased mortality risk in Finnish twin women.
bioRxiv · Jul 18, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology