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2014-08-05 Science & Technology

Genes more important than environment for mental illness

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Posted by g(r)omgoru 2014-08-05 04:45|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Genetic predisposition related to height and size [both his parents were tall] appear to be readily accepted. Genetic predisposition to brain functioning, achievement, ambition.....not so much. How strange.

No discussion here relative to the impacts of genetic predispositions related to drug and alcohol abuse. Obviously, highlighting the negative aspects of urban vocations would be unfair and racist.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-08-05 08:44|| 2014-08-05 08:44|| Front Page Top

#2 I remember the 'Nature vs Nuture' wars from the 1970s.

A precursor to the current anti-science Global Warming hysteria.

Posted by phil_b 2014-08-05 14:50|| 2014-08-05 14:50|| Front Page Top

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