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Date Posted: 08:25:04 03/08/04 Mon
Author: A Laura
Subject: I know
In reply to: David I. 's message, "Selecting against polygenic traits" on 19:29:10 03/07/04 Sun

It is a can of worms. But even if one gene can be identified, it would be a big help.

But, one also has to think of the reprocissions. I think back about the gene ID'ed in the Human Genome Project. The one that has been attributed to some Breast Cancers in families with a high Breast Cancer history. Many women that have the gene had prophylactic mastectomies. The gene itself is not a definite, add in environment. And, this gene is not the ONLY thing that predisposes someone to breast cancer.

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