Evolutionary biology: genetics and bisexuality.

Savolainen, V.; Lehmann, L.

doi:10.1038/445158b

Evolutionary biology: genetics and bisexuality.

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serval:BIB_2EEA1639DF3B

Type

Article: article from journal or magazin.

Publication sub-type

Editorial

Collection

Publications

Institution

Production externe

Title

Evolutionary biology: genetics and bisexuality.

Journal

Nature

Author(s)

Savolainen V., Lehmann L.

ISSN

1476-4687 (Electronic)

ISSN-L

0028-0836

Publication state

Published

Issued date

2007

Peer-reviewed

Oui

Volume

445

Number

7124

Pages

158-159

Language

english

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Abstract

A population-genetic model indicates that if there is a gene responsible for homosexual behaviour it can readily spread in populations. The model also predicts widespread bisexuality in humans.

Keywords

Alleles, Biological Evolution, Bisexuality/physiology, Chromosomes, Human, X/genetics, Female, Genes, Dominant/genetics, Genetics, Population, Homosexuality/physiology, Humans, Male, Models, Genetic, Selection, Genetic, Sex Characteristics

OAI-PMH

oai:serval.unil.ch:BIB_2EEA1639DF3B

DOI

10.1038/445158b

Pubmed

17215833

Web of science

000243384300036

Open Access

Yes

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04/05/2011 14:47