Telomere attrition is considered a hallmark of ageing. Untangling the proximate causes of
telomere attrition may therefore reveal important aspects about the ageing process. In a …

The length of telomeres, the protective caps of chromosomes, is increasingly used as a
biomarker of individual health state because it has been shown to predict chances of …

Life‐history theory concerns the trade‐offs that mold the patterns of investment by animals
between reproduction, growth, and survival. It is widely recognized that physiology plays a …

Recent ecological studies have shown that oxidative status could have a significant impact
on fitness components in wild animals. Not only can oxidative status reflect the …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are reactive molecules containing oxygen, that form as
byproducts of aerobic metabolism, including immune system processes. Too much ROS …

The high metabolic activity associated with endurance flights and intense fuelling of migrant
birds may produce large quantities of reactive oxygen species, which cause oxidative …

Concentration of air pollutants, particularly ozone (O3), has dramatically increased since pre-
industrial times in the troposphere. Due to the strong oxidative potential of O3, negative …

All air‐breathing organisms must face the challenge of oxidative damage, and
understanding how animals cope can lend insight into their ecology. Unlike other …

Nectar-feeding animals have among the highest recorded metabolic rates. High aerobic
performance is linked to oxidative damage in muscles. Antioxidants in nectar are scarce to …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Evidence of phytochemical roles in infant development
and maternal recovery offers insights into beneficial functions of traditional plant use during …