I'm a Bully because of my DNA (yea, right)

TAG of the Week:  I'm a Bully because of my DNA (yea, right)

“Genes play role in grade school bullying, a new study says”

We are all aware that kids can be mean and act as bullies.  Many factors play into these behaviors – recently, a new study has focused on the victims’…genes.  This article highlights the impact of genetic makeup on behavior and social interaction. 

What are your thoughts about gene-environment interactions?  Do you think one can override the other?  And what about the bullies?  Do you think the bullies have an “aggression” gene? 

http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/genes-play-role-in-grade-school-bullying-new-study-says-1.1117122

Double Helix Squared

TAG of the Week:

Double Helix Squared

Since the completion of the human genome project, researchers and doctors have made scientific discovery leading to better preventive care, clinical management, and personalized medication regimen.  However, new information can lead to more questions, and possible new and 'more cost'. 

On Jan. 20, 2013, scientists published their findings highlighting and discovery of the quadruple helix. This is an exciting new development, as it may lead to a new way of stopping cell division, or possibly rapidly progressing cancers. One thing to think about, is the competition with producers of chemotherapy drugs. Think about this on an economic level. Could this help reduce the cost and time of cancer treatment? What kinds of impacts on healthcare could this have? On a scientific level, what could be the potential 'harms' from inhibitors blocking DNA replications (i.e. side effects)?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130120150033.htm