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The conflict theory is the only hypothesis to have attracted any critical attention for the evolution of genomic imprinting. Although the earliest data appeared supportive, recent systematic analyses have not confirmed the model's predictions. The status of theory remains undecided, however, as post-hoc explanations can be provided as to why these predictions are not borne out.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/s0959-437x(98)80040-3

Type

Journal article

Journal

Current opinion in genetics & development

Publication Date

12/1998

Volume

8

Pages

701 - 708

Addresses

Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 4SD, UK. l.d.hurst@bath.ac.uk

Keywords

Animals, Humans, Evolution, Molecular, Genomic Imprinting