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Longevity and lifetime body weight in mice selected for rapid growth

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AN association between lifespan and early growth rate as affected by nutritional manipulation has been reported; high intake–rapid growth apparently contribute to shorter lifespan, and low intake–slow growth to longer lifespan1,2. Genetically determined rapid growth has also been reported to be associated with shortened lifespan3.

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EKLUND, J., BRADFORD, G. Longevity and lifetime body weight in mice selected for rapid growth. Nature 265, 48–49 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1038/265048b0

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