For the past decade,the public has witnessed a rising epidemic of tales of discoveries of genes that dispose humanity to homosexuality,to alcoholism,to political persuasion,to running ability,and to artistic taste.

• 在过去的十年里，有关基因新发现的传闻漫天飞。这些发现称，基因与人的同性恋倾向、酗酒、政治信仰和奔跑能力、艺术鉴赏力等都息息相关。