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Major histocompatibility complex alleles, sexual responsivity, and unfaithfulness in romantic couples.

Psychological science - 1 Oct 2006

Garver-Apgar Christine E, Gangestad Steven W, Thornhill Randy, Miller Robert D, Olp Jon J

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Preferences for mates that possess genes dissimilar to one's own at the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), a polymorphic group of loci associated with the immune system, have been found in mice, birds, fish, and humans. These preferences may help individuals choose genetically compatible mat...

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PMID: 17100780
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01789.x

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