Fernald's work suggests that epigenetic processes may cause, rather than simply reflect, changes in dominance status in hierarchically organized species, said Tom Boyce, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, who was not involved in the study. (sciencedaily.com)
«Our work reveals how social dominance status is possibly regulated through methylation, which is important because individuals higher in rank generally enjoy better health and quality of life.» (sciencedaily.com)
After a subordinate calls, a dominant stallion keep his head up for twice as long, regardless of his own dominance status. (newscientist.com)