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The Human Genome's Contributions to Understanding Human Cognition
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Through the study of the human genome, thousands of genes involved in human cognition, psychology, emotions, and feelings have been discovered. Studying genetic variation has led to a better understanding of previously believed learned behaviors and processes.
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The use of a bigger picture view in scientific articles, specifically in the field of computer science and machine learning, can be extremely authoritative and profound in its impact.
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The use of a bigger picture view in scientific articles, specifically in the field of computer science and machine learning, can be extremely authoritative and profound in its impact. While review papers are often necessary to dive deeper into a particular topic, taking a broader perspective can be useful in understanding the significance of research in the context of the field as a whole.
ChapterThe Human Genome's Contributions to Understanding Human Cognition
Episode#113 – Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The human genome is unique in that it was considered the last place to go for research but has now become the go-to place for exploring the function of every nucleotide due to advancements in human genetics.
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The human genome is unique in that it was considered the last place to go for research but has now become the go-to place for exploring the function of every nucleotide due to advancements in human genetics.
ChapterThe Human Genome's Contributions to Understanding Human Cognition
Episode#113 – Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The human genome plays a major role in determining our thought processes, emotions and feelings previously thought to be uniquely learned, thereby affecting the “free will” component to a large extent.
29:24 - 31:55 (02:31)
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The human genome plays a major role in determining our thought processes, emotions and feelings previously thought to be uniquely learned, thereby affecting the “free will” component to a large extent. Recent studies have shown that thousands of genes are involved in human cognition, psychology, and emotions.