Self-sperm induce resistance to the detrimental effects of sexual encounters with males in hermaphroditic nematodes

Self-sperm induce resistance to the detrimental effects of sexual encounters with males in hermaphroditic nematodes

Sexual interactions have a potent influence on health in several species, including mammals. Previous work in C. elegans identified strategies used by males to accelerate the demise of the opposite sex (hermaphrodites). But whether hermaphrodites evolved counter-strategies against males remains unkn...

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Main Authors: Lauren N Booth, Travis J Maures, Robin W Yeo, Cindy Tantilert, Anne Brunet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2019-07-01
Series:eLife
Subjects:
C. briggsae
self-sperm
hermaphrodite evolution
aging
mating-induced death
sexual interactions
Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/46418

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https://elifesciences.org/articles/46418

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