Seven things we inherit from our fathers

It turns out that genetics not only affects eye color and body build, but also how much we are willing to risk and what position we usually sleep in.

Of course, you inherited genes from both parents, but if your father has dominant traits, they have probably become yours as well.

Genetic characteristics that children inherit from their father

1. Heart disease – according to research conducted by scientists at the University of Leicester, men carrying a certain type of chromosome have an almost 50% greater probability of suffering from diseases that attack the coronary arteries. Under certain circumstances, these traits are passed on to sons.

2. Mental disorders – among the mental disorders that are passed from a man to his child are schizophrenia and ADHD. As the father ages, the risk increases because a man's DNA changes over the years. When it comes to women, their DNA does not change.

3. Crooked teeth – fathers' genes are the main ones for teeth and jaw shape and have a greater influence on the quality and shape of teeth than mothers'. From the father, the child can inherit not only crooked teeth, but also weak teeth with a tendency to bleed.

4. Sterility problems – scientists are finding that low sperm quality may be a genetic problem. If the child is born after artificial insemination, then the probability is greater that he will also suffer from sterility.

5. Gender of the child – male genes determine the gender of the unborn child. Predictions can be made by checking the father's family tree.

6. The child's eye color - the facial features and eye color will probably be the same as the father's.

7. The growth (height) of the child largely depends on the father's genes. Tall fathers have tall children, reports the Telegraph.

A little about intelligence

1. Intellect is passed from father to son. That is, if the father is a genius, then his son will one hundred percent inherit these genes.

2. If your father is an idiot, you don't have to be one either. This is not inherited and nature has again arranged things perfectly.

3. A daughter can inherit even only half of her father's intellect.

4. Males can only inherit intellect from their mothers, which she, however, inherited from her father.

5. The genius daughter will become exactly 50% as smart as her father, but his son will be a genius.

Conclusion for men

To predict how smart your son will be, look at his father and mother. Your daughter will inherit half of your wisdom, but also half of your stupidity. Her son will inherit your entire intellect.

Conclusion for women

Your son's mind is a copy of your father. Your daughter will have your upbringing, but she will have her father's mind. Her sons will be mental copies of your husband.