Genes fight it out for resources in battle of sexes in the womb, study shows

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Period27 Dec 2021

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  • TitleGenes fight it out for resources in battle of sexes in the womb, study shows
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletThe Independent
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date27/12/2021
    DescriptionIn a study of genetically-engineered embryonic mice, published today in Developmental Cell, the scientists found that the foetus produces the signal, known as IGF2, to encourage the growth of blood vessels in the placenta, and that this involves a “tug of war” between genes inherited from the mother and father.
    Producer/AuthorCatherine Lough
    URLhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/university-of-cambridge-b1982917.html
    PersonsMiguel Constancia, Cristina Branco, Ionel Sandovici
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