Researchers have identified that mutations to vgll3 that are beneficial in early life also reduce lifespan and contribute to ...

A small fish that lives fast and dies young has given biologists a rare look at one of evolution’s oldest bargains. In the ...

A new study identifies vgll3 as a key gene that promotes rapid growth and early reproduction while increasing the risk of aging and cancer later in life.

A newly identified gene may help explain why faster growth and early development in youth can come with a trade-off later in life, including increased risk of aging-related diseases and cancer, ...