This is a historical reflection on the scientific and personal context leading up to and including the publication of R.A. Fisher’s paper “The Correlation between Relatives on the Supposition of ...

His understanding of the genetics is limited and uncritical, but his broad, well-documented sweep of Jewish history will inform even the most knowledgeable of readers.

Geneticists have long recognized that the gateway to discovering genetic inheritance and disease susceptibility is a thorough recording of family medical history. [3] This article will offer ...