Long-lived birds suffer less from oxidative stress
Abstract Background Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidants, is thought to be an important intrinsic mechanism for aging. Ecologists have tested this hypothesis in birds, although the evidence supporting the link between oxidative stress and lifespan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Avian Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-018-0133-6 |