genetics
I Asked a Leading Expert on Paedophilia and an Actual Paedophile to Explain My Former Headmaster
According to Dr. James Cantor shame and secrecy makes people feel isolated, which encourages offending. This doesn't excuse "Sir," but it explains how we can better treat those like him.
Where Did My OCD Come From?
There's always been a big part of me that wanted to believe that OCD is genetic, that my mum's DNA – rather than her behaviour – gave me OCD. But I've realised that pointing the finger isn't that important when you want to get well.
Can Putting Your Personal Genome on the Internet Lead to Lasting Friendships?
Last week at a dinner party in Melbourne, I met two former strangers brought together by a website and a genetic similarity found in their saliva.
Tiger Is a Three-Year-Old German Shepherd with Dwarfism
He looks like a corgi crossed with a raccoon.
The Woman Who Thinks Reducing the Male Population by 90 Percent Will Solve Everything
It’s not all bad, the remaining 10 percent will be used for breeding.
Scientists Are Working Out Whether You Can Have a Baby with Yourself
I spoke to a bioethicist about the rights and wrongs of single-parent reproduction and "multiplex parenting".
The VICE Podcast - How Genes Affect Athletic Performance
Former 'Sports Illustrated' writer David Epstein discusses how biological diversity impacts athletic ability.