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On AlterNet: genetics

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "genetics"

I Have an Easier Time Talking with My Kids about Sex than Food

I Have an Easier Time Talking with My Kids about Sex than Food

Donna Fish, Huffington Post. March 19, 2008.
There is a way to educate kids on how to take better care of their bodies.

Blaming Your Genes for Your Health Problems? Not so Fast.

Blaming Your Genes for Your Health Problems? Not so Fast.

Jamie D. Brooks, Meredith L. King, Center for American Progress. January 18, 2008.
The media and medical community have grossly oversimplified links between genetics, race and disease.

New Book Makes Dangerous Claim That Inequality Is Genetic

New Book Makes Dangerous Claim That Inequality Is Genetic

Jesse Reynolds, AlterNet. January 18, 2008.
Gregory Clark's book A Farewell to Alms suggests that race- and class-based inequality is inherent -- perhaps even deserved.

When Science Attacks!

When Science Attacks!

Annalee Newitz, AlterNet. October 23, 2007.
Two scandals in the sci-tech world serve as reminders that science can be done in bad faith.

We're One Step Closer to Creating Genetically Enhanced Humans

We're One Step Closer to Creating Genetically Enhanced Humans

Marcy Darnovsky, AlterNet. October 19, 2007.
A new Nobel laureate's work shows that the prospect of genetically engineering children is controversial but no longer just a fantasy.

Dr. James D. Watson: DNA Pioneer, Nobel Prize Winner and Racist

Dr. James D. Watson: DNA Pioneer, Nobel Prize Winner and Racist

Pam Spaulding, AlterNet: PEEK. October 19, 2007.
Pam Spaulding: Just because you're the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA doesn't make you an expert on race and intelligence.

Our Assumptions About What Causes Chronic Diseases Could Be Wrong

Our Assumptions About What Causes Chronic Diseases Could Be Wrong

Laura Wright, OnEarth Magazine. August 9, 2007.
Discoveries about how chemicals and environmental toxins interact with our DNA and make us susceptible to disease could revolutionize our concept of illness.