Granny really does play favourites


	Granny really does play favourites

sincitykitty

11-5-2009 9:00 AM

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Grandmothers play favorites among their grandchildren to preserve their genetic legacy, according to new research into the 'grandmother effect'.

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11-5-2009 9:04 AM

wiganfootie

Very interesting

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