Genes fight it out for resources in battle of sexes in the womb, study shows - The Irish News

Genes fight it out for resources in battle of sexes in the womb, study shows - The Irish News
Genes from the father call for extra nutrients while the mother's genes act as a restraint, University of Cambridge research has shown.
A tug of war goes on between genes inherited from the mother and father in the womb, revealing that the “battle of the sexes” begins before birth, scientists have found. The foetus uses a hormonal s… [+2674 chars] Read More



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