CEBI 0922 - Nature vs. Nurture: Genes and Environment in Human Biology

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Brown University

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Why are people born near the equator more likely to be lactose intolerant? How does the legacy of the Irish Potato Famine impact the obesity epidemic today? Why haven’t deadly genetic diseases like Tay-Sachs become extinct through natural selection? By exploring these and many other questions, this course invites students to discover the complex interplay of biological and socio-cultural factors in human health and disease.

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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