Telomere

As the emergence of novel diseases in wildlife becomes more common, a better understanding of the impact of disease on populations and their demographic rates will be critical for their conservation. Populations naturally fluctuate over time as a function of the rates of birth, …

Most organisms are exposed to numerous environmental stressors at various points throughout life, and, through natural selection, organisms’ responses to such stressors have been optimized by natural selection for the best fitness outcomes. During the breeding season, wild verte…