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01. Scientists recently isolated the [gene] which seems to be responsible for the development of diabetes.

02. Some people believe that homosexuality is [genetic], while others think it is the result of one's upbringing.

03. I read somewhere that chimpanzees are [genetically] more similar to man than a zebra is to a horse.

04. Researchers have just isolated the [gene] which they believe is responsible for dwarfism.

05. Both he, his brother and his mom are excellent golfers, so I figure it must be in their [genes].

06. My nephew Chris certainly has the right [genes] to become a basketball player. His dad is about 6'9" and his mom is over 6' too.

07. [Genetic] manipulation has allowed farmers to grow food which is highly resistant to insect pests.

08. Martin Ritt once said that talent is [genetic]. It's what you do with it that counts.

09. The [genetic] material of humans and chimpanzees is 98% identical.

10. Richard Dawkins once stated that we are survival machines - robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as [genes].

11. Some experts believe that a dog's personality traits are 70 percent [genetic], just like humans'.

12. By mapping the tiny differences in DNA which distinguish one human from another, researchers will be able to find [genes] which permit the development of common illnesses.

13. In March 1997, [geneticists] in Oregon announced that they had cloned two monkeys from embryos.

14. Studies show that very little of human behavior is directly determined by the individual's [genetic] makeup.

15. Many [genetic] traits are passed along from generation to generation.

16. Contrary to common belief, only 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers are known to be of [genetic] origin.

17. Researchers say that there is a [genetic] factor associated with obesity.

18. Researchers have recently discovered that Neanderthals and modern man diverged [genetically] 500,000 to 600,000 years ago.

19. In January of 2002, researchers announced they had implanted spinach [genes] into a pig, in the hopes of creating pork which has a lower fat content.

20. Evidence from studies done on twins indicates that [genetic] factors may play a role in determining a person's personality.