Parental fasting effects on offspring immune gene expression, epigenetic patterns, and gut microbiota in a species with male pregnancy (Syngnathus typhle).

BACKGROUND: Intermittent fasting is widely promoted for its potential to improve health and extend lifespan, yet these benefits may come at a reproductive cost, potentially reducing parental fitness and offspring quality. While the inter- and transge…

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