Behavioral Ecology Blog

Germ-line chimerism and paternal care in marmosets (Callithrix kuhlii)
The formation of viable genetic chimeras in mammals through the transfer of cells between siblings in utero is rare. Using microsatellite DNA markers, we show here that chimerism in marmoset (Callithrix kuhlii) twins is not limited to blood-derived hematopoietic tissues as was previously described. All somatic tissue [...]

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I’ve always considered DC as a prime-time example of somebody who really knows how to use his education and wit to manipulate the very large proportion of Americans that believe in the metaphysical. He is a more subtle form of Falwell, Robertson, and that psychic lady Sylvia Browne.
Well anyway, in addition to all [...]

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