Why Do Human Genes Seem to Be Flawed More Than Other Animal Genes?
Question by TRUTH IS ?: Why do human genes seem to be flawed more than other animal genes?
SCIENTISTS are hard at work to try to find genetic causes for alcoholism, drug addiction, promiscuity, violence, other aberrant behavior, and even for death itself. Would it not be a relief to find that we are not responsible for our actions but are merely victims of biology? It is human nature to blame someone or something else for our errors.
If the genes are to blame, scientists hold out the possibility of changing them, eliminating undesirable traits through genetic engineering. The recent success in mapping the entire human genome has given such aspirations new impetus.
IS THERE A “SIN” GENE?
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Answer by Great Gazoo
They aren’t. We just have more free time.
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11 Responses to Why Do Human Genes Seem to Be Flawed More Than Other Animal Genes?
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Maybe the original designer was flawed! Aliens have been here before!
Scientists KNOW what the cause of alchoholism and drug addiction is, and it has NOTHING to do with genetics. Know what it is? Availability. Critters love getting drunk too, but have to rely on any fermented fruit their able to find, which isn’t nearly as prevalent as liquor. Then again, monkeys and elephants have both learned to steal liquor from humans. Drunk elephants are actually quite a common hazard in areas where elephants live.
blame is a strange word to use!
What gene science tells us is that some people have a genetic predisposition for certain things, addictive behaviour being one of those things. Don’t believe what you read in the papers!
It also proves Science can never know the divine
SOunds like a special on this history channel.
But drunkards and druggies have made contributions to society.
If goldfish made up rules that made some of the things they normally do into sins, would that suddenly make their genes more flawed?
human genes are not more flawed
I agree with the answer about “free time.” Humans have the capacity to change their own living conditions, so they find other things to worry about.
fruit fly genes are pretty funny too
Animals which are faulty for whatever reason are often destroyed, and most live very short lives in any event. There is no evidence whatsoever that humans have any more or less genetic flaws than any other animal.
In any event, some ‘flaws’ may not in fact BE flaws. There is some discussion these days about autism not being a ‘mistake’ for instance, but possibly a beneficial mutation, a tiny step in evolution, Man 4.01 if you will. That a genetic difference causes societal problems does not necessarily man that it is a step backwards, it may be simply a misunderstood step forward.