#genetics
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Genetic predispositions can provide an edge, but they don't guarantee achievement.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
We are not just the product of our genes, but also of our choices.
From The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
Genes exist in a world of competing genes.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Beauty is a signal of good genes.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
The ability to excel in sports is not just about training; it's about the right genetic makeup.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
We are survival machines – robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Sports are a lens through which to view the complexity of human genetics.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
Genes are not destiny, but they do change the odds.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
Cancer is not a disease, but a process of genetic evolution.
A gene's-eye view of evolution emphasizes the role of competition among genes.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
We are survival machines - robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Genes are like a book. They tell a story, but it's up to us to interpret it.
From The Violinist's Thumb by Sam Kean
Mutations are the raw material of evolution.
From The Red Queen by Matt Ridley
The story of genetics is a story of humanity.
From The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
We are all just the products of our genes.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Talent is a complex interplay of many factors, including environment and genetics.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
Altruism can evolve if it benefits the genes of the altruist.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
The selfish gene does not advocate selfishness, but rather explains it.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Selfishness spreads in a population not because of any innate quality of selfish individuals, but because of the way in which genes replicate.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Training regimens must be tailored to individual genetic predispositions.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
Genes are not just passive information; they are active agents that influence behavior.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Understanding genetics can help us unlock our potential in sports.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
The ability to edit genes is a profound advancement in our understanding of life.
From The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson