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Women hug more than men because they are genetically predisposed to be more affectionate

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Women hug more than men because they are more genetically predisposed to be more affectionate, a study has revealed.  About 45 per cent of their desire was inherited, while 55 per cent was down to environmental factors including media, personal relationships and unique life experiences. In men, however, the study put attributed their desire for … Read more

Worms genetically predisposed to die early to cut food demand

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Some animals are genetically predisposed to die before reaching old age to benefit the rest of the colony, according to a new British study. Caenorhabditis elegans, a roundworm that shares genetic traits with humans, is programmed to die early to reduce its colony’s demand for food, scientists say.   These organisms possess a genetic ‘self-destruct programme’, … Read more