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...Using new technology to study the genomes of 270 volunteers from four corners of the world, researchers have found that while people do indeed inherit one chromosome from each parent, they do not necessarily inherit one gene from mom and another from dad. One parent can pass down to a child three or more copies of a single gene. In some cases, people can inherit as many as eight or 10 copies....

Newt "evolves" on gay marriage

I think it would be accurate to conclude that part of Bush's victory can be attributed to increased Christian turn-out. My liberal friends are currently decrying this development, perceiving it as a societal "regression." I, however, think there is more here than meets the eye- that it was not simply the gay marriage matter that brought out the voters, but a general feeling that the liberal elite is hostile to ALL conservative values. The general feeling that the liberal elite doesn't simply disagree with the average American, but holds them and their values in contempt. So- I would like to...