Article
A complete absence of indirect genetic effects on brain gene expression in a highly social context.
Molecular ecology - 1 Nov 2022
Kay Tomas, Alciatore Giacamo, La Mendola Christine, Reuter Max, Ulrich Yuko, Keller Laurent
Abstract excerpt
Genes not only control traits of their carrier organism (known as direct genetic effects or DGEs) but also shape their carrier's physical environment and the phenotypes of their carrier's social partners (known as indirect genetic effects or IGEs). Theoretical research has shown that the effects that genes exert on social partners can have profound consequences, potentially altering heritability and the direction...
Topics
- Animals
- Ants
- Phenotype
- Brain
- Social Environment
- Gene Expression
- Social Behavior