gene related to violence?

Michael Gregory Abel, University of Tennessee abel at UTKVX.UTCC.UTK.EDU
Tue Nov 7 15:39:06 EST 1995


On Tue, 7 Nov 1995, Alexander Berezin wrote:
> On 7 Nov 1995, Barbara Germon wrote:
> 
> > Does anyone know of research being done to identify a gene thought to
> > cause a predisposition to violent behavior in humans who have it?  If so,
> > where could I get more information?
> 
> For someone who is NOT in genetics the above question
> (and thousands other loke it) gives some reason to 
> question seriously the very fabric of modern science:
> 
> "Now it all in genes (DNA, or you name it): cancer,
> violence, IQs, homosexuality, etc, etc"
> 
> 100 years ago it all was in a shape of your skull 
> (phrenology).  DNA well may be a fad of today which
> will be laughted at as an "omni-explanation" tomorrow.
> 
> Its time for some cold water om molecular genetics.
> 
> Alex Berezin  

Ramble......ramble.....ramble.....

What the hell are you trying to say with this diatribe?



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