Costing reproduction: resource allocation and molecular signalling in male and female Drosophila melanogaster.
Informations
- Funding country
United Kingdom- Acronym
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- URL
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- Start date
- 2/2/2004
- End date
- 5/1/2007
- Budget
- 390,158 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Grant | Grant | - | - | - |
Organisations
| Name | Role | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| University College London | Lead Partner | - | - |
Abstract
What prevents organisms from becoming 'Darwinian Demons', capable of reproducing copiously throughout infinite lifespans? In fact, reproduction, growth, repair and longevity are often negatively associated. A classic example is the 'trade-off' between rep