Response to vocal music in Angelman syndrome contrasts with Prader-Willi syndrome

We report the necessary complementary pattern here: individuals with Angelman syndrome, a genomic imprinting disorder resulting from increased relative paternal genetic contribution, demonstrate a relatively reduced relaxation response to song, suggesting increased demand for parental attention. These results support the extension of genetic conflict theories to psychological resources like parental attention.
Source: Evolution and Human Behavior - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research