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#113 – Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics

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Unraveling Inheritance: From Mendel to Modern Genetics

This chapter explores the historical misconceptions of genetic inheritance, particularly focusing on how early thinkers failed to grasp discrete genetic units. Highlighting Ronald Fisher's contributions, it discusses the continuum of traits influenced by multiple Mendelian factors and examines the complexities of human height and genetic diversity. The narrative also contrasts human inheritance with that of other species, emphasizing the unique dual nature of human genetic and cultural transmission.

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