Sex-specific lifespan and its evolution in nematodes

• Published in: Seminars in cell & developmental biology Vol. 70; pp. 122 - 129
• Main Authors: Ancell, Henry, Pires-daSilva, Andre
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2017
• Subjects: Aging; Animals; Biological Evolution; C. elegans; Evolution; Female; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental; Genetic Variation; Lifespan; Longevity - genetics; Male; Nematoda - genetics; Nematoda - growth & development; Nematode; Phenotype; Reproduction - genetics; Selection, Genetic; Sex Characteristics; Sex Factors; Sex-specific lifespan; Aging; Nematode; Evolution; C. elegans; Sex-specific lifespan; Lifespan

•Nematode diversity offers great potential for understanding sex-specific aging.•Sexual dimorphism of lifespan is plastic and context-dependent.•Nematode studies highlight the importance of sex-specific selection.•Costs related to natural conditions must be incorporated into experimental design. Dif...