News tagged with imprinted genes

Mom's influence comes first: Maternal genes dominate in developing brains, while paternal ones lead in adult-hood

(PhysOrg.com) -- Genome-wide analysis of mice brains has found that maternally inherited genes are expressed preferentially in the developing brain, while the pattern shifts decisively in favor of paternal ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jul 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Nurture has greater effect than nature, says study

(PhysOrg.com) -- Nurture could have an even greater effect than originally thought, according to a University of Manchester study that is set to shake up the ‘nature versus nurture’ debate.

Biology / Evolution

created May 28, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Fathers are no role models

(PhysOrg.com) -- Female zebra finches do not only differ in the way they chose their mate but also in their preference for a partner.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 12, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 2 | with audio podcast