The sociopolitical in human genetics education. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38386737/)

These scientists wanted to learn more about genetics, which is like a set of instructions that determine how living things look and behave. They believed that education should teach more than just the idea that our genes control everything about us.

So, they decided to do a study to understand how our genes interact with our environment to shape who we are. They looked at how genes and experiences work together to influence things like our personality, skills, and health.

To do this, the scientists studied different groups of people over a long period of time. They collected data on their genes and also asked them about their lives and experiences. By comparing this information, the scientists could see how genes and environment both play a role in shaping who we are.

In the end, they found that our genes and our experiences both have an impact on us, and it's not just one or the other. This helps us understand that we are a mix of what we inherit from our parents and how we grow and learn from the world around us.

Duncan RG., Krishnamoorthy R., Harms U., Haskel-Ittah M., Kampourakis K., Gericke N., Hammann M., Jimenez-Aleixandre M., Nehm RH., Reiss MJ., Yarden A. The sociopolitical in human genetics education. Science. 2024 Feb 23;383(6685):826-828. doi: 10.1126/science.adi8227. Epub 2024 Feb 22.