The role of genetic essentialism and genetics knowledge in support for eugenics and genetically modified foods.

People are regularly exposed to discussions about the role of genes in their lives, despite often having limited understanding about how they operate. The tendency to oversimplify genetic causes, and ascribe them with undue influence is termed genetic essentialism. Two studies revealed that genetic...

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Main Authors: Benjamin Y Cheung, Anita Schmalor, Steven J Heine
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/61fc49609b464dae8bd6d82529acbb20
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