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The genetic analysis of human behavior: A new era?

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  • Billings, Paul R.
  • Beckwith, Jonathan
  • Alper, Joseph S.

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Recent developments in DNA-based techniques may revolutionize the study of human behavioral genetics. However, unless these methods are used with great care, many of the same mistakes which have plagued non-molecular genetic analyses of behavior will reoccur. Errors in the application of genetic approaches and in the interpretation of results have been a common feature of published studies in this field. We review studies in human behavioral genetics, focusing on those using identical twins and DNA-based linkage techniques in order to draw attention to recurrent problems in molecular and non-molecular studies. We suggest possible guidelines for future research in the area of the biological basis of human behavior.

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  • Billings, Paul R. & Beckwith, Jonathan & Alper, Joseph S., 1992. "The genetic analysis of human behavior: A new era?," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 35(3), pages 227-238, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:35:y:1992:i:3:p:227-238
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    1. Finkler, Kaja, 2005. "Family, kinship, memory and temporality in the age of the new genetics," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 61(5), pages 1059-1071, September.

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