Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Leadership May Be Inherited


   Scientists have identified a genotype, rs4950, that appears to be associated with passing down leadership abilities. They found this by looking through genetic samples of about 4000 individuals. They also conducted surveys to determine the status of these individuals' jobs and relationships. The behavior was measured on whether or not the subjects had supervisory roles in their workplace.

Themes of Nature of Science:
  • Science is based on evidence
  • Role of chance
  • Science is subject to debate and tentative

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