Tumors are usually classified into two main categories–benign or malignant, with much
more attention being devoted to the second category given that they are usually associated …

We review the evolutionary ecology and genetics of telomeres in taxa that cannot elevate
their body temperature to a preferred level through metabolism but do so by basking or …

Cancer is among the most common causes of death for dogs (and cats) and humans in the
developed world, even though it is uncommon in wildlife and other domestic animals. We …

Background Cancer is a common diagnosis in many mammalian species, yet they vary in
their vulnerability to cancer. The factors driving this variation are unknown, but life history …

Research on telomeres in the fields of ecology and evolution has been rapidly expanding
over the last two decades. This has resulted in the formulation of a multitude of, often name …

Cancer is pervasive across multicellular species, but what explains the differences in cancer
prevalence across species? Using 16,049 necropsy records for 292 species spanning three …

Genetic diversity is essential for adaptive capacities, providing organisms with the potential
of successfully responding to intrinsic and extrinsic challenges. Although a clear reciprocal …

Ageing and sexual selection are intimately linked. There is by now compelling evidence
from studies performed across diverse organisms that males allocating resources to mating …

The influence of oncogenic phenomena on the ecology and evolution of animal species is
becoming an important research topic. Similar to host–pathogen interactions, cancer …

While it is often assumed that oncogenic processes in metazoans can influence species
interactions, empirical evidence is lacking. Here, we use the cnidarian Hydra oligactis to …