Has Amy Harmon of the New York Times been reading Genetics and Health? It sure sounds like it. Her article on genetics covers everything I’ve been talking about for over a year here.
That Wild Streak? Maybe It Runs in the Family
For some people, the idea that they may not be entirely at fault for some of their less desirable qualities is liberating, conferring a scientifically backed reprieve from guilt and self-doubt. Others feel doomed by their own DNA, which seems less changeable than the more traditional culprits for personal failings, like a lack of discipline or bad childhoods. And many find it simply depressing to think that their accomplishments might not be the result of their own efforts.
Parents, too, are rethinking their contributions. Perhaps they have not scarred their wayward children so much as given them bad genes. Maybe it was not their superior parenting skills that produced that Nobel laureate.
Wasn’t I just talking about this yesterday?
If you want to learn about how genetics influences your everyday life, Genetics and Health is the place to be. And you won’t want to miss a thing because we all have DNA. We all have genes that can tell you something about your past, present, and future.
NB: You may also find this previous post of mine interesting – Too Much Genetics and Health Knowledge.
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