New genomic research provides strong rationale against genetic determinism for behavior. It has long been known that there is a complex interplay between genetic factors and environmental influences ...

This eBook takes students through our basic understanding of inheritance. Then we examine the complexity of polygenic traits and phenotypes affected by environmental conditions. Finally we explore how ...

Michael R. Dove is Margaret K. Musser Professor of Social Ecology, Professor of Anthropology, Curator of Anthropology at the Peabody Museum, and Coordinator of the joint doctoral program in ...