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"Few scientists have caused more death and suffering than Trofim Lysenko. He was a Soviet botanist whose ideas around genetics (i.e., h...

"Health among the Amish is characterized by higher incidences of particular genetic disorders , especially among the Old Order Amish . ...

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One of my favorite podcasts is Sam Harris' Waking Up .  I have known for years that he is controversial for some of his conservative vie...

"As a biologist, I’ve learned that there are two related issues that are taboo for academics to discuss openly. The first is the issue...