DNA Test To Identify Inherited Talent
Just read in CNN that scientists in China are conducting a program with a group of parents and their children, to identify genetic links of personality Traits governing life success in the long run.
The News quotes, "The test is conducted by the Shanghai Biochip Corporation. Scientists claim a simple saliva swab collects as many as 10,000 cells that enable them to isolate eleven different genes. By taking a closer look at the genetic codes, they say they can extract information about a child's IQ, emotional control, focus, memory, athletic ability and more."
Revolutionary innovation,and if found successful; this discovery may change the whole concept of child-rearing.
What is genetics and how it controls our life ?
This
quest for knowledge led me to a website called Learn Genetics , which
clearly explains the basic concepts of Genetics covering the following
terms with the help of an educational initiative called "Tour of the Basics"
1. What is DNA
2.What is a Gene
3.What is Chromosome
4.What is Protein
5.What is Heredity
6.What is Trait
I appreciate this new initiatives by China, which will help parents to identify the right career for their children depending upon their genetic superiority .However, this alone may not ensure future success.In a publication in Scientific American author Carol S. Dweck claims; more than 2 decades of Research shows a focus on effort—not on intelligence or ability—is key to success in school and in life.
One of the key concept which drawn my attention :
"Parents and teachers can engender a growth mind-set in children by praising them for their effort or persistence (rather than for their intelligence), by telling success stories that emphasize hard work and love of learning, and by teaching them about the brain as a learning machine."
So identifying the right career path with the help of genetic engineering, and instilling a love of learning in your children; through practicing the concept of Growth Mind-set is the key to success.
Author : Abhijit Kar
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