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Another approach to genetic screening
This may be a misconception on my part, but I believe that first cousin marriages among Pakastanis are arranged marriages. So the time for genetic screening is before the betrothal. I'm sure that the parents who arrange these marriages want healthy grandchildren. They should be encouraged to screen the potential couple to see if it is too risky ...
Posted to Human Nature by mlr on January 23, 2009
We need more tests like this
I think Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps is a great example of how finding the right person for the right sport can me monumental for everyone. Before he started swimming he was flopping around on a lacrosse field not doing very well. Now he has won eight gold medals and has lots of money and fame for he and his family. I think we need more ...
Posted to Human Nature by inferno510 on December 2, 2008
What concerns me..
Many years ago, men donated anonymously to sperm banks, and no telling how many times they returned to the same sperm bank. I wonder how many of those children, who are now adults, have come in contact with half-siblings, AND perhaps even married a half-brother or half-sister??? Also, a lot of men donated sperm for money. Can you just imagine ...
Posted to Human Nature by GRSandGS on November 13, 2008