More than genes
D. P. Agin
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More than genes
by D. P. Agin
Published
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
402
ISBN-13
9780195381504
Description
Biologist Dan Agin marshals new scientific evidence to argue that the fetal environment can be just as crucial as genetic hard-wiring or even later environment in determining our intelligence and behavior. Stress during pregnancy, for example, puts children at far greater risk of anxiety disorders. Nutritional deprivation during early fetal development may elevate the risk of late onset schizophrenia. And exposure to a whole host of environmental toxins, especially lead, as well as maternal use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs can have impacts ranging from mild cognitive impairment to ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and other mental disorders. Agin argues that differences in IQ among ethnic and socioeconomic groups are far more attributable to higher levels of stress and chemical toxicity in inner cities--which compromise the health of the fetus--than to genetics. The good news is that there are ways to protect fetal development.--From publisher description.
Subjects
The Pilgrim's Progress
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
Drug-free mothers means healthy babies
The secret life of the unborn child
The developing human
Langman's Medical Embryology
Frequently Asked Questions
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This edition of More than genes has approximately 402 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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Who is the author of More than genes?
More than genes was written by D. P. Agin.
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