Genetics, Ethics and Education

A thorough cross-disciplinary exploration of the implications of genomics-influenced educational practice, for consideration by scientists, practitioners and laypersons alike.

Introduction Susan Bouregy, Elena L. Grigorenko, Mei Tan and Stephen R. Latham; 1. What is heritability and why does it matter? Mei Tan; 2. Molecular genetics and genomics Sergey Kornilov; 3. Can (and should) we personalize education along genetic lines? Lessons from Behavioral Genetics Kathryn Asbury, Kaili Rimfeld and Eva Krapohl; 4. Early adversity and epigenetics: implications for early care and educational policy Katherine Beckmann and Kieran O'Donnell; 5. Intelligence: the ongoing quest for its etiology Elena L. Grigorenko and Samuel D. Mandelman; 6. A behavioral genetic perspective on noncognitive factors and academic achievement Elliot M. Tucker-Drob and K. Paige Harden; 7. Precision education initiative: the possibility of personalized education Callie Little, Connie Barroso and Sara A. Hart; 8. Using genetic etiology to intervene with students with intellectual disabilities Robert M. Hodapp and Marisa H. Fisher; 9. Ethical implications of behavioral genetics on education Victoria J. Schenker and Stephen A. Petrill; 10. Genomic literacy and the communication of genetic and genomic information Kimberly A. Kaphingst; 11. Legal issues associated with the introduction of genetic testing to the education system David Peloquin and Mark Barns; 12. Ethical risks and remedies in social behavioral research involving genetic testing Celia B. Fisher; 13. Development of the personal genomics industry Jorge L. Contreras and Vikrant G. Deshmukh; 14. Ethical issues in using genomics to influence educational practice Susan Bourgey and Krista Bouregy; 15. Teaching and genetic/genomic variation: an educator's perspective Judi Randi; 16. Will the next Einstein get left in the petri dish? Be careful what you wish for in the designer baby era Carolyn D. Cowen; Conclusion Stephen R. Latham.