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Science finds commitment-phobia gene?

June 17, 2009

By Evergreen,

As if we did not have any enough strange science on the horizon,  I came across this article from the Times Online: “Scientists at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute looked at relationship difficulties in both men and, er, voles, and a genetic component to men’s reluctance to marry was identified: the 334 version of the AVPR1A gene, which, unlike a shady pair of own-brand, Status Quo-style bootcuts, cannot be taken back to the store, but must be lived with as part of your DNA. “continue reading

Do we need more chemical rationalization for human behavior?  Where do labs get funding for this type of research?

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LaRayne June 17, 2009

I guess we humans have to find an excuse for every action in our lives.

Jasmine Ai June 17, 2009

There is an excuse gene as well.

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