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Nelleman argues the tests lack scientific validity and were developed to study personality traits rather than predict parenting ability.

There were so many familiar traits but Smith has never batted quite like this.

Transients occur in six regions worldwide, and the West Coast transient population is the best studied, with its own identifiable genetic traits.

Domestication syndrome - anatomical and morphological changes such as curly tails, floppy ears, depigmentation, smaller brains and reduced facial skeletons - are commonly cited as some of the most salient traits, the study says.

The researchers are also delving into the genetic make-up for cardamom to find genetic markers for desirable traits.