1. The DNA is the most important biological factor that shapes all life on earth . Our DNA developed almost entirely independent of our will, knowledge and skills. Video accompanying Human DNA and genetics Loads from the external video provider when you choose to play.
2. The human DNA has shaped your body. In this way our biological constitution is determined and hence the brain, including hormones and neurotransmitters that socially and emotionally give shape to our behavior.
3. Our DNA supports the “selfish genes” that constitute our motivation and spread billions copies per day to ensure the continuity of life.
4. The human race has formed a prefrontal cortex (PFC) developed on epigenetic reactions of the DNA at our environment, which allows us to adept to surroundings, to reflect our history and our future, and make choices in life in order to make further progress.
Human nature
Human DNA and genetics
An introduction to DNA, human biology, the prefrontal cortex, and the relationship between our inheritance and our choices.
Original writing from the Human DNA archive, with light copy editing and updated formatting. References and numerical values are retained.
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