The focus was on mapping the Human Gene. Certain researchers focused on different things. The business of the ‘funny uncles’ was stumbled upon by one Person active in the international program. It was really a fluke, and largely dismissed by many.
As certain illnesses were clearly genetic (diabetes, Tay-Sachs, Cystic Fibrosis, etc) the greatest concentration of energy was focused on disease causes and solutions or cures. Some however concentrated on intelligence, temperament, sexuality, and other things. The Author gave a real slap to the Authors of ‘The Bell Curve’ strongly saying that distinctions between races was almost totally subjective.
The gay connection was made to be insignificant and derided. Recall this was following that community exercising serious clout after the AIDS virus strongly impacted their numbers.
Book sounds dry, but really, I found most of it compelling.
Thanks. This:
“The Author gave a real slap to the Authors of ‘The Bell Curve’ strongly saying that distinctions between races was almost totally subjective.”
I’d like to know more about this. I may look up more.