The idea that Hispanic is a coherent genetic category is just silly… The idea that it is genetically definable and distinct is just irresponsible.Posted in Excerpts/Quotes on 2012-05-07 17:06Z by Steven |
“The idea that Hispanic is a coherent genetic category is just silly,” [Jonathan] Kahn said in a telephone interview. “It’s one of the most diverse—genetically and culturally and historically—populations you can find. The idea that it is genetically definable and distinct is just irresponsible.”
Rob Stein, “Race reemerges in debate over ‘personalized medicine’,” The Washington Post, July 31, 2011.