Why are babies young? Meiosis may prevent aging of the germ line

Perspect Biol Med. 1979 Summer;22(4):539-44. doi: 10.1353/pbm.1979.0041.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aging*
  • Chromosomes / physiology
  • DNA / physiology*
  • DNA Repair
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meiosis*
  • Oocytes / physiology

Substances

  • DNA