A genetic survey of mongolism in Serbia (Yugoslavia) is presented. Chromosomes of 616 subjects are examined for the survey. (CD)

Examines the competing claims of safe" radiation levels from nuclear power plants and analyzes some of the arguments used by protagonists and antagonists. Claims that the real question, Why more power?", is becoming obscured. (AL)

Summarizes the diagnostic evaluation of one prepubescent male with the double Y syndrome and suggests a need to investigate further the biochemical, physiological, and genetic roles underlying such gross behavioral abnormalities. (WY)

Advocates the study of the history of science as a means of relating science to other academic fields. Discusses the limitations of the case history approach. Suggests introductory science courses coupled with a history of science course. Indicates how a unit on the historyof genetics could fit into a history of science course and relate to an…

Indicates why selective breeding for intelligence is biologically practical and suggests that positive eugenics is the only answer now available to our need for more intelligence. Procedure does not seem immoral. Quotes H. J. Muller's values to be recognized in eugenic planning." Does not prescribe program. (AL)

Suggests, as a practical measure, that beyond providing equal educational opportunity, intellectually gifted children ought to be sought out and treated as seriously as tennis stars are. The relationship of genetics to achievement is discussed. (DM)

Presents the application of knowledge in the physical sciences to biological science problems, including those in the behavioral sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. Examples are presented in the areas of molecular psychology and theoretical biology, besides the principal genetic discussion. (RR)

Supported by a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.

An approach combining social worker and geneticist expertise in adoption is outlined in the study involving 180 families. Genetic counseling has shown to be an essential safeguard to the preservation of the adoptive family unit. (Author/SW)

Provides an introduction to a special section on developmental behavioral genetics (the study of genetic and environmental influences on individual differences in behavioral development), discussing the potentialities of the interdiscipline and presenting an overview of the following articles. (Author/RH)

The feasability of applying the simple techniques of clinical evaluation and/or pedigree analysis to diagnose genetic etiologies of deafness was investigated with 22 families having 26 students in a school for the deaf. (SW)

A six-year-old mentally retarded child is presented with a clinical picture consistent with the diagnosis of childhood autism. Chromosomal studies revealed a male karyotype with approximately 11 percent of the cells counted containing a fragile site on the X chromosome. (Author)

The authors describe their methods for establishing the presence or absence of the fragile-X chromosome and discuss some of the clinical implications of their findings in relation to the clinical diagnosis of autism. (SW)