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Old 12-15-2005, 02:42 PM   #1
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Scientists have isolated the gene that determines skin colour, an interesting development.

And one scientist opines in this fashion:

Finding a gene behind skin pigmentation may be a big step in science, but researchers caution it has no implications for understanding race. Skin color may lie near the root of much controversy and unrest — such as the recent violence in Sydney, Australia, where white youths attacked people they believed to be of Middle Eastern descent. Still, Barsh of Stanford cautions this work is just about deciphering pigmentation.

"Skin color is not race," Barsh said. "Race is a much more complicated concept that involves culture, religion and where your parents are from. It's an important part of society, but it's not about pigment alone."

A revolutionary concept for some? For all? Agree or disagree?

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=1408890

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Old 12-15-2005, 04:39 PM   #2
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It is a shame that this is even news. I am saddened that there are still people out there that believe skin colour is related to ANYTHING. Frankly, with the genetic blending present throughout the world, the idea of "race" is pretty much a lost cause. Not that that is a bad thing.
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Old 12-15-2005, 05:30 PM   #3
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It is a shame that this is even news. I am saddened that there are still people out there that believe skin colour is related to ANYTHING. Frankly, with the genetic blending present throughout the world, the idea of "race" is pretty much a lost cause. Not that that is a bad thing.
I think race is just a social construct.

What is or isn't a "race" has changed several times throughout history.
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