Kinesiology 3347A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Quantitative Trait Locus, Supergene, Eye Color
28 Jan 2020
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Scientists have discovered that some additional principles of genetic inheritance involve genetic material that is found in the mitochondria, rather than the nucleus, of a woman"s eggs. Ethology: ethology emphasized genetically determined survival behaviours that are assumed to have evolved through natural selection, ethologists argue that emotional relationships are necessary to the survival of human infants. Evolutionary psychology: evolutionary psychology looks at how genetically inherited cognitive and social traits have evolved through natural selection, accordingly, the adaptation of neuro networks that support cognitive abilities that underlie social relations and interactions are a major focus. From this perspective, evolutionary forces have contributed to the development of age- dependent traits that promote survival and adaptation across the lifespan. Evolutionary prenatal programming and adult health and disease. Some scientists predict that the greatest impact of advances in human genomics will likely be seen in the treatment of multifactorial diseases, such as heart disease and cancer.
