Neill Birss
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Neill Birss commented on Inside the Nature vs. Nurture Debate on January 7, 2008, 12:27 AM
Is it common for one genetic change or mutation to have several effects at once? Could a mutation that allows people to hold their breath longer in say a fishing community also cause a predisposition to something like asthma. If so are there any safeguards against unexpected effects in genetic engineering?
Neill Birss commented on Inside the Nature vs. Nurture Debate on January 7, 2008, 5:27 AM
Is it common for one genetic change or mutation to have several effects at once? Could a mutation that allows people to hold their breath longer in say a fishing community also cause a predisposition to something like asthma. If so are there any safeguards against unexpected effects in genetic engineering?