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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