Did Evolution Make People Wary of Lotteries?
Computer simulations link the evolution of risk-averse behavior to the small living groups of early humans.
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Genetics
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Obama Just Announced the Next Big Thing in Medicine, but Will the FDA Kill It?
By imposing burdensome regulations on genetic testing, the FDA will put small, innovative players out of business and leave the field to "large commercial entities" with near-monopoly power and few incentives to keep up with the latest science.
‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ Comes Easier to the Danes
New research finds the closer a nation is to the genetic make-up of Denmark, the happier its citizens are.
Genes Affect Our Behavior, but So Does the Environment
Despite the recent discovery of the "blonde gene," environmental differences and genetic effects remain inextricably linked.
HIV Research Hopes
Françoise Barré-Sinoussi shares her views on three exciting areas of HIV research.
Should Researchers Warn Their Subjects About Genetic Danger?
It seems like an easy question, but the indirect correlation between genetic mutations and disease risk muddles up the ethics.
Winning the War Against Malaria Might Mean Eliminating Female Mosquitoes
To wipe out malaria, scientists have developed a genetic manipulation that limits female offspring.
Did Fate Bring Us Together? Or Was It Our DNA?
New research finds genetic similarity between spouses.
Using the Power of Science to Tackle a Marathon
Hayley Birch subjects herself to a slew of tests in order to determine whether she—or anyone else—was born to run, and to improve her performance. Can she beat her target time?
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The ‘Brilliant’ Researcher Who Wants to Put an End to Dementia
For the month of April we're profiling the individuals who made our inaugural list of the 30 top thinkers under 30, the young men and women we predict will have a serious impact on the social, political, and economic issues we cover every day here at Pacific Standard.