Hunting the genes of genius - The Telegraph 25th February 2008

Monday, February 25, 2008

If we identify and eliminate the genes that cause mental disorders, do we risk destroying the rich creativity that often accompanies them, asks Colin Blakemore Isaac Newton was able to work without a break for three days. Einstein took a job in a patent office because he was too disruptive to work in a university. HG Wells was so gawky and insecure at school that he had only one friend. Are these psychiatric disorders that should be treated or genius that should be cherished?

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