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University of Haifa

Salamander

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Fast development is often perceived as an advantage. However, research conducted on salamanders at the University of Haifa and the University of California, found that the acceleration of developmental rates increases mortality. "Our findings are consistent with research findings on other animals and call for further research on rates of development in humans," said Asaf Sadeh who led the study.

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