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The Genetic Lottery is a bust for both genetics and policy

Kathryn Paige Harden’s book tries to demonstrate how genetics can ameliorate societal ills. She falls well, well short

Why biological studies on queer people do more harm than good

When studying vulnerable groups, scientists should always be aware of the context their studies take place in

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How much does genetics affect political beliefs? Does it even matter?

Twin studies, the bedrock of genetic studies of political attitudes, may not be as solid as once thought

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Irresponsible scientific research and media portrayals are hurting trans people. Do better

Avoid essentialist biases and treat all identities, non-binary, gender nonconforming, trans, or cis, as equally valid

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Huge genetic databases are hurting marginalized people's health

White people could be offered genetic tests for certain health conditions, while other people could be offered incorrect or no testing at all

A continuously updated list of bad genetics studies

Is there a gene for being a cat person? A dog person? A mean person? A selfish person?

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We can use genes to find serial killers, but how much more can they really tell us?

Using genetic data from over 100,000 individuals, it is now possible to do everything from finding genetic predictors of disease to tracking murderers

How inbred dogs help us learn about human diseases

Dogs are helping scientists figure out why our copper storage systems can go haywire