New Discovery Proves 'Selfish Gene' Exists

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Sun, 06/22/2008 - 01:00

A new discovery provides conclusive evidence that the "selfish" gene does exist. In studying genomes, the word "selfish" does not refer to self-centered behavior but rather to the blind tendency of genes wanting to continue their existence into the next generation.

Biologists have isolated a region on the honey bee genome that houses this "selfish" gene in female workers bees.

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