Life history traits and cancer prevalence in birds.
Stefania E KapsetakiZachary T ComptonJordyn DolanValerie Κ HarrisWalker MellonShawn M RuppElizabeth G DukeTara M HarrisonSelin AksoyMathieu GiraudeauOrsolya VinczeKevin J McGrawAthena AktipisMarc TollisAmy Μ BoddyCarlo C MaleyPublished in: Evolution, medicine, and public health (2024)
Life history theory presents an important framework for understanding differences in cancer defenses across various species. These results suggest a trade-off between reproduction and somatic maintenance, where Aves with small clutch sizes get less cancer.