Intergenerational energy transfers
2 papers6 findings
- In silico2
Outcomes
3Post-reproductive survival
upin silico2
2 studies
Post-reproductive survival
upin silico2
Intergenerational energy transfers increase post-reproductive survival in silico.
“simultaneous extensions in juvenile growth phase, somatic capital, lifespan, and post-reproductive survival can all emerge as a response to kin-based intergenerational resource sharing.”
In silicoHuman life history evolution model; results robust to metabolic capacity constraints based on Kleiber's law
Theoretical population biology12 Oct 2026
Intergenerational energy transfers increase post-reproductive survival in silico.
“Post-reproductive survival emerges when declining reproductive efficiency makes resource transfers to younger individuals optimal.”
In silicoDeclining reproductive efficiency makes transfers to younger individuals optimal in the model
Preprint19 Jan 2026Preprint
Juvenile growth phase duration
upin silico2
2 studies
Juvenile growth phase duration
upin silico2
Intergenerational energy transfers increase juvenile growth phase duration in silico.
“The comparison makes explicit that the shift to transfers extends the juvenile growth phase”
In silicoHuman life history evolution model comparing scenarios with and without transfers
Theoretical population biology12 Oct 2026
Intergenerational energy transfers increase juvenile growth phase duration in silico.
“We find that the shift to transfers extends the juvenile growth phase, characterised by substantial early-life energy deficits,”
In silicoModelled comparison of scenarios with and without intergenerational transfers
Preprint19 Jan 2026Preprint
Lifespan
upin silico2
2 studies
Lifespan
upin silico2
Intergenerational energy transfers extend lifespan in silico.
“transfers lead to longer lifespans and a post-reproductive phase, consistent with previous work.”
In silicoHuman life history evolution model comparing scenarios with and without transfers
Theoretical population biology12 Oct 2026
Intergenerational energy transfers extend lifespan in silico.
“which are compensated by enhanced lifetime productivity through somatic capital accumulation and longer lifespans.”
In silicoModelled transition from individual energy balance to intergenerational transfers
Preprint19 Jan 2026Preprint