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For Adolescent Crime Victims, Genetic Factors Play Lead Role
June 28th, 2009
Genes trump environment as the primary reason that some adolescents are more likely than others to be victimized by crime, according to groundbreaking research led by distinguished criminologist Kevin M. Beaver of The Florida State University. The study is believed to be the first to probe the genetic basis of victimization. "Victimization can appear to be a purely environmental phenomenon, in which people are randomly victimized for reasons that have nothing to do with their genes," said Beaver, an assistant professor in FSU's nationally top-10-ranked College of Criminology and Criminal Justice. "However, because we know that genetically...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2009-06-28)
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