Genes and crime: a U.S. plan to reduce violence rekindles an old controversy

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An federal initiative that would fund biological research on the genetic aspects of violent crime has become controversial. Opponents believe that results of research on the innate predisposition toward violent crime could be used to denigrate or stigmatize certain groups.

Genetic aspects, Violent crimes, Crime prevention

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Group think: a previously rejected theory about natural selection makes a comeback

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The evolutionary theory of group selection is regaining credibility. David Sloan Wilson and Elliott R. Sober argue that competition between groups can affect each group's characteristics. The pair attempt to explain behaviors such as altruism in terms of group selection.

Models, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Natural selection, Group selection (Evolution), Group selection (Natural selection), Sloan, David, Sober, Elliott, R.

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Japan, cold fusion and Lyndon LaRouche

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Cold fusion is not highly regarded in many scientific circles, yet the Japanese company Technova, Inc is sponsoring two US researchers. Lyndon LaRouche followers publish a journal that prints information about cold fusion.

Japan, Science and technology policy, Cold fusion

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