There are, no doubt, profound ethical concerns associated with human cloning experiments as well as innumerable safety and health uncertainties. Would human clones be more susceptible to disease?

New genomic research provides strong rationale against genetic determinism for behavior. It has long been known that there is a complex interplay between genetic factors and environmental influences ...

For more than 50 years scientists have operated under a set of seemingly incontrovertible assumptions about genes, gene expression, and the consequences thereof. Their mantra: One gene yields one ...

We can tell light because we know darkness, appreciate music because we know silence. Antithesis, heterogeneity, nuances. That's how nature has evolved. The richest worlds are those that bask in a ...

This article is no longer available. Because of the terms of The Chronicle’s agreement with the publisher/author, the article “The Mythical Threat of Genetic Determinism,” by Daniel C. Dennett, is no ...

A study reveals that two-thirds of genetic risks for mental health conditions are shared, challenging traditional diagnostic ...