Behavioral neurogenetics beyond determinism

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 22 (5):890-891 (1999)
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Abstract

Rose's Lifelines justifiably attacks the rigid genetic determinism that pervades the popular press and even some scientific writing. Genes do not equate with destiny. However, Rose's argument should not be taken too far: genes do influence behavior, in animals as well as in man.

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