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Protecting axons in grandchildren

Trends in Genetics, 2023
Prenatal exposure to environmental agents can influence the fitness of not only the fetus, but also subsequent generations. In a recent study, Wang et al. demonstrated that feeding ursolic acid (UA), a plant-derived compound, to Caenorhabditis elegans mothers during their reproductive period prevented neurodegeneration in not only their offspring, but ...
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A Theory of the Value of Grandchildren

Rationality and Society, 2008
As innovations in medical technology extend average longevity, grandparents become increasingly present during the lives of their grandchildren. We propose a theory that seeks to explain differential investment in grandchildren. The theory relies on a fundamental assumption of uncertainty reduction to explain why grandparents in post-industrial ...
Debra Friedman, Michael Hechter, Derek Kreager   +2 more
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Grandparents and grandchildren

International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 2010
This paper analyses the literature available on the contribution of grandparents to society and the synergies that develop between grandparents and grandchildren, which are increasingly important to families and the individuals involved. The paper interrogates the need for those who are ageing to find goals in life that are life affirming and the way ...
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