RESTLESS GENES.

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    • Abstract:
      The article looks at the persistent tendency of human to explore unknown places. It cites ancient examples, including Polynesians' exploration and population of islands over a large area of the Pacific Ocean. It discusses research on a possible genetic basis for exploration and risk-taking behavior, citing the gene DRD4. Comments are presented from geneticist Svante Pääbo.