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David Epstein Article - The DIY Scientist, the Olympian, and the Mutated Gene

18-01-2016 11:45am

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Here's a long but very interesting read from David Epstein.
Touches on gene mutation and impact on performance - from one extreme to another...

The DIY Scientist, the Olympian, and the Mutated Gene

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#2 20-01-2016 11:27pm

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Fascinating article. Thanks for posting.

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#3 21-01-2016 9:30am

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That is a brilliant read, thanks very much!

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#4 22-01-2016 5:03pm

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It certainly made me think about any assumptions of guilt when I see muscle bound sprinters.
While we still need to be very wary of drug cheats, we equally can't jump to conclusions when someone performs well or looks a certain way.

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#5 22-01-2016 5:03pm

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It certainly made me think about any assumptions of guilt when I see muscle bound sprinters.
While we still need to be very wary of drug cheats, we equally can't jump to conclusions when someone performs well or looks a certain way.

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#6 22-01-2016 6:23pm

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It would make you think twice

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