Beetles provide clues about the genetic foundations of parenthood

Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 09:00 in Biology & Nature

A team of researchers including scientists from the University of Georgia has identified many of the genetic changes that take place in burying beetles as they assume the role of parent. Their findings, published recently in the journal Nature Communications, may provide clues about the fundamental genetics of parenthood in insects and other animals. Burying […]

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