Inbreeding is commonly associated with reductions in fitness 1,2,3,4,5,6, yet reported effects vary. Several studies of birds, for example, have shown strong inbreeding depression on hatching success ...

Inbreeding, or incest, was a common theme that got explored in Game of Thrones. While it was largely considered to be taboo by the time Cersei and Jaime Lannister rolled around, it seems to still be ...

Six maize inbred lines and six hybrids were evaluated under greenhouse and field conditions following mechanical inoculation with maize dwarf Potyvirus A strain (MDMV-A), and two strains of sugarcane ...

The mating success of male butterflies is often lower if they are inbred. But how do female butterflies know which males to avoid? New research reveals that inbred male butterflies produce ...

The majority of dog breeds are highly inbred, contributing to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan, according to new research. Dog breeds are often recognized for ...

Some people consider inbreeding a bad word, and believe that many of the racehorse’s weaknesses, such as unsoundness and bleeding, are because there’s too much inbreeding going on. In fact, the ...

KING CHARLES II of Spain had an underbite so extreme he could not chew, a tongue too big to speak clearly and a body so weak he struggled to support his weight. “The Story of Civilisation”, a history ...

Female songbirds choose mates based on their songs, and this study provides some insights into what aspects of song they use to identify a "quality" male When a female chooses a mate, she is looking ...

Female mice won't have sex with inbred males because they smell funny, a new study finds. Similar reactions could be widespread in other species — perhaps even humans, the scientists said. Animals ...

Maize is a globally cultivated staple crop and one of the most successful examples of heterosis utilization in food production. The development of elite inbred lines is critical for breeding hybrid ...