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Not everything is in the genes

Last week's report of a possible genetic basis to an individual's ability to handle complex social situations highlights the importance of developing frameworks to ensure that genetic information is used responsibly

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Not everything is in the genes. Nature 387, 743 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1038/42760

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