Genomena

Genomena is a public discussion forum centered on evolutionary genetics and public policy. It aims to serve as an interface between scientists and layfolk, to help convey insights from the field of evolutionary genetics to the public at large, and to thoughtfully consider the broader societal implications of such insights.

Genomena’s founder and moderator is Nathaniel Pearson.  Now a scientist at a personal genomics company, Pearson studied biology and linguistics at Stanford University, and earned a doctorate in evolutionary genetics from the University of Chicago.  Through lab and field work in the Americas and across much of Eurasia, he has sought to cast light on how genetic variation in people, and in other great apes, reflects key aspects of our evoutionary history.  Views expressed here by him, and by other authors, are personal and are not to be taken as those of any institutions with which authors are affiliated.