The estimation of genetic models reported by J. L. Jinks and L. J. Eaves in a recent review are critically examined. A number of errors in procedure and interpretation are found. It is concluded that the evidence, provided by kinship correlations, for the proposition that intelligence is highly heritable, is not persuasive. (Author/BJG)

The annotated bibliography on Down's Syndrome contains approximately 80 abstracts and associated indexing information for documents published from 1958 to 1974 and selected from the computer files of the Council for Exceptional Children's Information Services and the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). Titles were chosen in response to…

The author developed three instruments which operationally defined certain probability concepts and combinatorial abilities and subsequently used the instruments to classify the 90 subjects of the study according to their conceptual strategies or ability levels. The subjects were high school biology students from one school; all were taught by the…

This volume is the first of a three volume, one year program for use in junior high school, and consists of these three units: Environmental Science, Crusty Problems (earth science), and Why You're You (heredity). The environmental science unit is composed of chapters relating to these subjects: the black death (plague); energy, food chain, and…

Areas that will influence the development of veterinary medical genetics as a clinical discipline are discussed, some critical research areas of immediate concern are suggested, and misconceptions held by many practicing veterinarians which must be corrected at the level of veterinary education are identified. (JMD)

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)