The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humanity lacks protection from harmful genetic traits.
- In plain terms
- There is no one to save the gene pool from bad genes.
- What can you take from it?
- Genetic flaws remain unchecked.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How safe is our genetic future?
Another view
Lifeguards don't apply to genetics.
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