Discusses the controversy over the development of nuclear power for civilian use. Answers some of the concerns regarding safety considerations, stating that misunderstanding is the reason for the exhibited negative attitudes. (GA)

Nine questions are presented for student discussions relating to genetics, evolution, and racial characteristics. A brief introductory discussion of these topics are presented, as well. (BB)

The purpose of this study was to identify a possible interaction between the cognitive style of the students and the instructional sequence of the materials and their combined effect on achievement. Findings indicate that interaction of cognitive style and instructional sequence is not significant in the ANCOVA. (Author/MA)

This paper examines the social determinants of IQ theory, and analyzes whether the empirical evidence offered by IQ testers is valid. It also addresses the question of whether the IQ theory is epistemologically valid. (Author/AM)

The excitement of sociobiology comes from the promise of the role it will play in humanistic investigation. Its potential importance beyond zoology lies in its logical position as the bridging discipline between the natural sciences on the one hand and social sciences and humanities on the other. (Author/AM)

Discusses the relation between amino acids and ribonucleic acid (RNA) in a copolymer. (HM)

The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee's regulatory legislation on recombinant DNA technology is discussed along with university reactions to it. Violations of federal guidelines and legal efforts are described. (LBH)

Described is the importance of genetic factors in health and disease and calls for the development of services for genetic screening, diagnosis, and counseling. Such services presently available in Canada are described. (BB)

High-school biology students (15 to 18 years old, N=930) in Montreal were surveyed for their knowledge and attitudes about Tay-Sachs disease and other "public" issues in genetics. (Author/IM)

Epidemiologic research has revealed a wide spectrum of etiologic information concerning childhood cancer. (MB)

Described is a classroom activity for analyzing an inherited human trait, the ability to tast phenylthiocarbamide (PTC). Formulas for analyzing gene frequency are given for classroom and neighborhood samples. Additional tables include statistics on the ability to taste PTC and other easily sampled human traits. (MA)

A path model of genetic and family environmental transmission was fitted to published twin correlations and to general cognitive ability data from adoptive and nonadoptive families in which children were tested yearly through the fourth year. Longitudinal genetic correlations from infancy to adulthood were modeled explicitly, as were effects of…

Reports results of a study which focused on the techniques used and the time devoted to teaching about human genetics and biosocial concerns by teachers who participated in National Science Foundation workshops at Ball State University. Participants incorporated human topics and used outside speakers more than the control group. (ML)

Although most males with a 49,XXXXY karyotype will have significant mental retardation, the case of an affected boy having mild-cognitive and motor delays and age-appropriate adaptive skills at 59 months is presented. Guarded optimism may be justified in affected males demonstrating close to or age-appropriate developmental skills through early…