Gene Variant Boosts Daughter Chances
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•Parents who have this gene may be more likely to have a girl
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Researchers analyzed the genomes of 450,000 males and females in the U.K. They found a gene variant that boosted a person's likelihood of having a daughter by 10% .
It's unclear whether the variant needs to be carried by mom, dad or both to influence this offspring-sex ratio.
The findings may bolster the idea that a classic evolutionary theory applies to people.
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