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A new study shows there is a high cost of parenthood, quantifying the 10% “longevity tax” on reproduction. Consequently, mammals that have fewer or no offspring tend to live longer. But why does ...

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Biologists like to say that reproduction is the ultimate investment, a costly gamble that shapes everything from lifespan to ...

A new study published in Science and led by Monash University biologists reveals that the energy cost of reproduction is far greater than previously believed. The research, led by Dr. Samuel C Ginther ...

Animal reproduction and breeding encompasses the full spectrum of natural, assisted and genetic processes that underpin the perpetuation, improvement and conservation of species across diverse taxa.

New research shows that epaulette sharks, often called “walking sharks,” can produce eggs without increasing their overall energy use.

In the framework of an international research project, a team of scientists have demonstrated for the first time that asexual reproduction can be successful in the long term. The animal they studied ...

Issued by: European Society for Domestic Animal Reproduction, European Veterinary Society of Small Animal Reproduction and Spanish Society of Animal Reproduction ...