Early maternal separation is not associated with changes in telomere length in domestic kittens (Felis catus)

Objective Studies of multiple species have found that adverse early life experiences, including childhood trauma and maternal separation, can result in accelerated telomere shortening. The objective of this study was to determine if premature separation from the mother affected telomere length in do...

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Main Authors: Mikel Delgado, C.A. Tony Buffington, Melissa Bain, Dana L. Smith, Karen Vernau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2021-06-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/11394.pdf