Are we slaves to our genes?

There is a common misconception that our genomes - all unique, except for those in identical twins - have the upper hand in controlling our destiny. The latest genetic discoveries, however, do not support that view. Although genetic variation does influence differences in various human behaviours to...

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Main Author: Alexander, Denis (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2020
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Further subjects:B Genetic Engineering
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Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9781108426336

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