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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

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.

From The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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

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