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Re: Bad Genes

Posted by Laura Collins on February 16, 2005, at 9:17:10

In reply to Bad Genes, posted by Toph on February 15, 2005, at 16:49:25

I'm not sure we should call them "good" or "bad" genes!

The qualities, and the illnesses, that we pass along and receive are often also the source of creativity, empathy, intense concentration, spontaneity, enjoyment, and the ability to sense and avoid danger.

These qualities were adaptive, if you believe in Darwin, and therefore remained with us.

Yes, they get us into trouble as well - but without them we would be a dull bunch, and inflexible as well.

I say vive la difference! (And pass the latest Human Genome Project data.)

Laura Collins
Laura@eatingwithyouranorexic.com

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