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Chinese scientists have put human brain genes in monkeys—and yes, they may be smarter
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One man’s quest to hack his own genes
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How Genetics Is Changing Our Understanding of ‘Race’
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20+ min read · From 2018 · If scientists avoid discussing the topic candidly, racist theories will fill the vacuum.
