News tagged with older fathers


Offspring of older fathers may live longer: study

(Medical Xpress) -- If your father and grandfather waited until they were older before reproducing, you might experience life-extending benefits.

Medical research created Jun 11, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (14) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Mutation clue to disorders in older dads' offspring

Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) researchers have discovered a genetic mechanism that may explain why the children of older fathers are more likely to develop schizophrenia or autism.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast