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The Ethical Implications of Behavioral Genetics and Moral Responsibility

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In some legal cases, defendants have successfully used genetic evidence (like variants of the MAOA gene, the 'warrior gene') to argue for reduced responsibility, leading to lighter sentences—but the scientific and ethical validity of such arguments remains hotly debated.

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Could your genes make you a criminal, even before you commit a crime? If so, are you truly responsible for your actions?