BBC RADIO 4

Today Weekdays 6-9am and Saturdays 7-9am

Page last updated at 08:38 GMT, Thursday, 2 September 2010 09:38 UK

'Selfish genes come from the mother'

Advertisement

Researchers at the University of Oxford claim to have have identified the genes that make people selfish.

The University's Andy Gardner explains evidence showing how mothers' genes are responsible for people's selfishness.


Get in touch with Today via email , Twitter or Facebook or text us on 84844.

SEE ALSO

Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific