Does Genetic Diversity Predict Health in Humans?
Does Genetic Diversity Predict Health in Humans?
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Genetic diversity, especially at genes important for immune functioning within the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), has been associated with fitness-related traits, including disease resistance, in many species. Recently, genetic diversity has been associated with mate preferences in humans. Here we asked whether these preferences are adapti...
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Does Genetic Diversity Predict Health in Humans?
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1291065558
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1291065558
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0006391
