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I also find this "gene for X" idea troubling. Suppose there are genetic factors that drive increased susceptibility to an environmental factor, for example. Bio
by s1gnp0st 4y ago
I also find this "gene for X" idea troubling. Suppose there are genetic factors that drive increased susceptibility to an environmental factor, for example. Biology is a complex interaction not easily reduced to single-step causal narrative.
- reilly3000 4y agoI suppose it’s a consequence of cheap DNA sequencing flooding the market. Especially without any “genetic counseling” or other services to help them draw realistic conclusions about their data, it’s only natural that most would have a poor mental model for the nuances of genetic expression.