The following links will provide you with access to recently published research and review articles and popular press coverage focusing on the genetic concepts covered in this chapter.

• Read about the opinions of a controversial geneticist, Dr. Dean Hamer, who discusses the inheritance of human behavior.

• The Bell Curve: A statement to the Editor of Science focusing on the controversial book about genetics, environment, race, and intelligence.

• Read about Making Smart Mice in the feature from Scientific American.

• The author of this textbook has published an article entitledPractice Makes Perfect, But Start Early which focuses on the potential for a genetic basis for musical ability.

The following sites will provide you with real-life cases and/or opinion articles focusing on the genetic concepts covered in each chapter. Read each case/article, consider the dilemma outlined, formulate your own opinions, and then discuss your views with your classmates, friends, family, and/or instructor. Several of the sites listed below will provide you with the opportunity to read the responses of other "web surfers" and to share your opinions in a "global conversation."

• Genetic Research and Group Impacts: The Search for Alcoholism Genes in the Native American Community.