The discussions demonstrate strong interest and moderate engagement, with examples like referencing the potential evolutionary reasons for menopause, such as resource competition and ecological knowledge transfer, and quoting specific questions raised by the publication. The tone suggests respect for the research and curiosity about related species and further studies, reflecting a meaningful exchange of ideas and recognition of the study's relevance.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the importance and relevance of the article, particularly highlighting key questions about reproductive aging and conflict.
InterestHigh interest
Everyone appears highly interested, with references to new research, gene studies, and curiosity about related topics like chimpanzees and ecological knowledge.
EngagementModerate engagement
Participants are actively engaging by praising the research, suggesting other papers, and discussing specific questions raised by the study.
ImpactModerate impact
The conversations seem to influence ongoing academic curiosity and spark ideas for further research, indicating some level of impact.
Abstract in brief
The study explores why some female species, like killer whales, stop reproducing before they die, suggesting that reproductive conflicts between younger and older females might be a key factor.
Researchers used long-term data on killer whales to test a theory that older females' reproductive activities can negatively affect the survival of their progeny when competing with younger females.
Findings support the idea that intergenerational reproductive conflict influences the evolution of menopause in killer whales, as it favors younger females investing more in reproduction and explains their extended postreproductive lifespan.]
“Avoidance of reproductive conflict and the evolution of menopause in chimpanzees”
Read how we used genomic data to examine kinship dynamics as they relate to menopause in chimpanzees!
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
@IntraMednet Son cuatro: Orcas, calderones, belugas y narvales. En orcas está comprobado bien claro porque se vio a nivel comportamental a lo largo del tiempo https://t.co/Tzb7DSUzTv
En los otros grupos es evidencia indirecta a través de estudios gonadales
https://t.co/qxeR2NUE1q
Feb 24, 2019 · 3 likes · 6,843 followersView post →
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Sam Ellis
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@_lrendell @turingfan @StuNattrass @DanFranksRsrch Agreed! I'd say there are two questions (1) why live a long time? help for grandoffspring through sharing ecological knowledge (new paper+https://t.co/EjlyxnYlmE), (2) why stop reproducing? to avoid competition for resources with reproducing offspring (https://t.co/yLPgLRSWww)
Chp 11, How to be fit
Our only exception. Here we review Darren Croft's "Reproductive Conflict and the Evolution of Menopause in Killer Whales" https://t.co/t5kKd2tygD
If you have a suggestion for another paper on this topic, please tweet it
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The study explores why some female species, like killer whales, stop reproducing before they die, suggesting that reproductive conflicts between younger and older females might be a key factor. Findings support that…
An international research team from the Universities of Exeter, Cambridge, York, and others investigates why killer whales experience menopause, focusing on reproductive conflicts between generations and their impact on…
“Avoidance of reproductive conflict and the evolution of menopause in chimpanzees”
Read how we used genomic data to examine kinship dynamics as they relate to menopause in chimpanzees!
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
Chp 11, How to be fit
Our only exception. Here we review Darren Croft's "Reproductive Conflict and the Evolution of Menopause in Killer Whales" https://t.co/t5kKd2tygD
If you have a suggestion for another paper on this topic, please tweet it
9/n
@_lrendell @turingfan @StuNattrass @DanFranksRsrch Agreed! I'd say there are two questions (1) why live a long time? help for grandoffspring through sharing ecological knowledge (new paper+https://t.co/EjlyxnYlmE), (2) why stop reproducing? to avoid competition for resources with reproducing offspring (https://t.co/yLPgLRSWww)
@IntraMednet Son cuatro: Orcas, calderones, belugas y narvales. En orcas está comprobado bien claro porque se vio a nivel comportamental a lo largo del tiempo https://t.co/Tzb7DSUzTv
En los otros grupos es evidencia indirecta a través de estudios gonadales
https://t.co/qxeR2NUE1q
Feb 24, 2019 · 3 likes · 6,843 followersView post →