Promiscuous females are trying to avoid selfish genes
So-called 'selfish genes' may make females more promiscuous and also lower male fertility.
Plants & Animals
Feb 1, 2013
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News tagged with selfish genes
Natural selection makes some relatives selfish, others altruistic
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cain and Abel certainly displayed it and the three daughters of King Lear proved the point too - families contain a mixture of the selfish and those who put themselves out to help others.
Evolution
Mar 2, 2011
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Researcher links maternal genes to selfish behavior
If you are more inclined to love thyself than thy neighbor, it could be your mother's fault.
Evolution
Sep 22, 2010
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Acting selfish? Blame your mother
(PhysOrg.com) -- The fact that our female ancestors dispersed more than our male ancestors can lead to conflicts within the brain that influence our social behaviour, new research reveals.
Evolution
Sep 2, 2010
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