News tagged with sexual selection
Scientists identify genes linked to Western African Pygmies' small stature
If Pygmies are known for one trait, it is their short stature: Pygmy men stand just 4'11" on average. But the reason why these groups are so short and neighboring groups are not remains unclear. Scientists have proposed various ...
Genetics
Apr 26, 2012 |
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Penis size does matter to women, researchers say in PNAS study (w/ Video)
The eternal question of whether penis size matters to women has been probed by a team of international scientists who reported on Monday that yes, ladies do find larger men more attractive.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 08, 2013 |
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Researchers find there is no single sexy chin
A new Dartmouth College global study finds significant geographic differences in chin shapes.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 09, 2013 |
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Study finds epigenetics, not genetics, underlies homosexuality
Epigenetics – how gene expression is regulated by temporary switches, called epi-marks – appears to be a critical and overlooked factor contributing to the long-standing puzzle of why homosexuality occurs.
Genetics
Dec 11, 2012 |
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Permanently dismal economy could prompt men to seek more sex partners
Grim economic times could cause men to seek more sexual partners, giving them more chances to reproduce, according to research by Omri Gillath, a social psychology professor at the University of Kansas.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 13, 2011 |
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