A chronological list of Genetically Wrapped articles.
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Ensuring Survival Through Collective Strength
When it comes to the survival of a species, safeguards must be in place to prevent it from being adversely affected by the erroneous actions of any of its members. The most important protection for a species is the strength of the collective. In its evolution, a species advances as a single entity, albeit driven…
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The Changing Shift in Gender Roles
Throughout Nature and certainly in the case of humanity, males have tended to be the dominant gender – not only are they bigger and stronger, but the nature of their reproductive act – their genetic contribution – is rapid-repeating, unlimited and non-committal. It means that they can tender their genes as much as they like.…
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Genetic Flaws: Understanding Human Imperfection
No one’s perfect; no one can ever be perfect – that’s certainly the case in genetics. This lack of perfection, this inability to achieve perfection, means that we all carry weaknesses. Genetic flaws. Some greater than others; some more consequential than others. These flaws matter because they are liabilities on our genetic balance sheet. Whatever…
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How Societal Living Shapes our Evolution
Of all the choices humanity could have made, of all the pathways humanity could have chosen, opting for a societal existence as our means to survive was inspired. Most obviously, it has worked – we are still in existence. By living together, we have been better able to provide for each other – sustenance, shelter,…
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The Role of Society in Human Survival
Life’s motivation is survival. Not as individuals – our physical fragility and durability limit that – but as a species. It is our genes that must go on. They are the basis of our being, and it is they that have the capacity to survive into the future. For this reason, they are the driving…
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Humanity’s Next Evolutionary Step: Unlocking Dual Capacity
Humanity, like all species, adapts to its environment. If we have the genetic opportunity to make an advantageous adaptation, one that provides some benefit within the prevailing environment, then we will seize that chance. It should be good for us; it should improve our survival prospects. It is the basis of our evolution. Adopting an…
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Our Shift from Reproductive Sex to Recreational Sex
Sexual relationships are about attraction. We see something we like in a person, and we want to spend more time with that person; we want to have sex with that person. Years ago, it was relatively straightforward. We were effectively on a search, seeking out “the one” – the perfect partner for us; the person…
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Understanding Family Medical History for Better Health
When we visit our doctor for a check-up, the most important part of that conversation should be around our family’s medical history. This often provides clues as to what we and they should be looking out for. We should certainly be aware of the medical history of both our parents and our grandparents. It’s highly…
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COVID-19 – Society Fights Our Cause?
Society – even though it can come in many guises – is a great man-made edifice that has enabled humanity to survive in a natural world that can be harsh and merciless. We get our strength from society. Quite frankly, without society’s protection, we would not have survived. It is our defensive barrier, our protective…
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Understanding Life and Death: A Genetic Perspective
Is it possible to be alive but dead or to be dead but still living? It depends on how we define death. Death is about being in a non-contributory state. It is when we cease to be doing anything. More specifically, it is when we no longer have any purpose, relevance, or value for our…
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How Technology Could Lead to Human Extinction
Humanity may be the dominant species on this planet, but we still face the threat of human extinction. That may take some believing, given our prevalence and superiority over other species, but the threat still remains. There is a vulnerability to our existence, which means that our ongoing survival cannot be assured. How might human…