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Epigenetic-based hormesis and age-dependent altruism: additions to the behavioural constellation of deprivation

  • William Brown
    ,
  • Rose Jyoti Olding
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Abstract

We support Pepper and Nettle’s (P&N’s) hypothesised adaptive responses to deprivation. However, we argue that adaptive responses to stress shift with age. Specifically, present-oriented behaviours are adaptive for young people (e.g., in terms of mating and reproduction) but costly for older people in deprived communities who would benefit from investing in grandchildren. Epigenetic mechanisms may be responsible for age-related tactical shifts.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Behavioral and Brain Sciences (Volume 40, Issue e320)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 29/11/2017

Publication status

Published - 29/11/2017

ISSN

0140-525X

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/622312
  • Scopus: 85063650738

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