The Activity of N2RB Gene Declines in Older Mice and Causes

question 10

Essay

The activity of N2RB gene declines in older mice and causes a decline in learning ability. Some have suggested that this is beneficial, because it means older mice cannot forage as efficiently as they once did, which frees up resources for the next generation. How is this hypothesis based on group selection?

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