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¶ … scientist cannot simply do "pure" research, because in almost all branches of science, there is no such thing. Science is embedded in our society, and when science is applied, it has repercussions that are broad-reaching, whether it is the discovery and application of a new drug, a new material, or a new type of computer or diagnostic tool. Therefore, scientists must understand the culture in which they are working, and advocate for the support of their research as well as its ethical application. A case in point is genetic anthropology, a field of research that uses the human genome to trace our origins on this planet and also to understand the differences between groups of people. Subtle but consistent differences in our genome may lead to a deeper understanding not only of our origins and the way we spread out on this planet, but of genetic vulnerabilities to certain illnesses (such as, for instance, sickle cell anemia) as well as possible treatments for those conditions. However, genetic anthropology can also...

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New evidence indicates that intelligence, and even the amount of gray matter in our frontal lobes, is inherited -- a finding that could be explosive given the history of eugenics. Other evidence indicates that racial differences affect the way we metabolize various drugs -- and thus that drugs might specifically be developed for specific racial groups. Should a scientist simply continue to research differences in intelligence, or difference in the way blacks and Caucasians respond to various drugs -- without understanding the impact of his research, and making sure to guide his research properly into the real world,…

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