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137. Richard Dawkins on God, Genes, and Murderous Baby Cuckoos
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Intrauterine Conflict: The Battle of Interests
In evolutionary biology, the dynamic between a mother and her fetus reveals a fundamental conflict of interests, where the fetus exerts influence through hormones to prioritize its own survival and development, often at odds with the mother's well-being. This intricate interplay illustrates the evolutionary strategies at work, highlighting that what benefits the fetus does not necessarily benefit the mother, and suggests an evolutionary tug-of-war that balances power without endangering the mother’s life.
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