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Reproductive Lifespan is Partially Encoded in the Genes
A new study shows that a constellation of genetic changes link the timing of puberty to weight gain and other biological processes.
Reproductive Lifespan is Partially Encoded in the Genes
Reproductive Lifespan is Partially Encoded in the Genes

A new study shows that a constellation of genetic changes link the timing of puberty to weight gain and other biological processes.

A new study shows that a constellation of genetic changes link the timing of puberty to weight gain and other biological processes.

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