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The fragile biology of social genes and the evolution of human societies

Professor Keith Kendrick · Gresham College

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Work with different animal species has shown that a mutation in a single gene can convert an asocial species into a social one. With a prevalence of human developmental and psychiatric conditions whose primary symptoms are social dysfunction, depression caused by problems with social relationships, and increasing interest in sex without social commitment, are we destined to evolve into an asocial species? Are males who are often less socially adept than females, and more susceptible to conditions such as autism and schizophrenia, most at risk?

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  1. The fragile biology of social genes and the evolution of human societies 2006-05-18 · YouTube

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Keith Kendrick
Year
2006
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Biology, Medicine and health
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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