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The Effects of Starvation on Longevity in Worms
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55:58 - 1:01:53 (05:55)

Starving worms can lead to longer living subsequent generations, although it may lead to negative trade-offs such as reduced fertility and illness. Other methods of life-extension cults include caloric restriction and self-castration.

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Caloric restriction might improve lifespan, but there may be tradeoffs to consider in terms of fertility that counter the benefits of living longer.
55:58 - 58:40 (02:42)
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Caloric restriction
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Caloric restriction might improve lifespan, but there may be tradeoffs to consider in terms of fertility that counter the benefits of living longer. This has been seen in worms and debated through many human cults as well.

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The Effects of Starvation on Longevity in Worms
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Dr. Oded Rechavi: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations
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The exposure of the mother to stress affects the transmission of genetic information for the sperm's father, and stressing the fathers can affect the sperm, ultimately impacting the next generation's development.
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Maternal stress
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The exposure of the mother to stress affects the transmission of genetic information for the sperm's father, and stressing the fathers can affect the sperm, ultimately impacting the next generation's development.

Chapter
The Effects of Starvation on Longevity in Worms
Episode
Dr. Oded Rechavi: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations
Podcast
Huberman Lab