DNA Quote: Dr. John Setaro
by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted March 7, 2008 in DNA Quotes and Excerpts
“There is no genetic shortcoming which cannot be overcome, and no genetic advantage which, if done correctly, cannot be squandered.”
~Dr. John Setaro, Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at Yale University
via Gene Sherpas

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Quote: “There is no genetic shortcoming which cannot be overcome, and no genetic advantage which, if done correctly, cannot be squandered.”
Tell that to a person born with a single point mutation that leads to the development of advanced ageing of the skeletal system.
Excellent point, NA!
Don’t blame the Sherpa! I think he was pointing to multifactorial disease……
-Steve
http://www.thegenesherpa.blogspot.com