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The Mendel Inheritance

The LRB Podcast

CHAPTER

Genetics: History, Misconceptions, and Paradigm Shifts

This chapter explores the historical fascination with inheritance and genetic traits, tracing concepts back to ancient beliefs and practices. It critiques oversimplified notions associated with genetics, such as eugenics, and highlights the importance of recognizing the complexities of scientific evolution, including the role of epigenetics. The discussion also examines how anomalies in data can challenge existing scientific paradigms and lead to new theories, emphasizing continuity in scientific understanding.

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