The Imprinted Brain

Genetics

Global Medicalization Has Come, With Selfish Herd Immunity

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on March 20, 2021

The COVID crisis has fulfilled a prediction made by the founder of selfish-gene genetics.

The COVID crisis has fulfilled a prediction made by the founder of selfish-gene genetics.

Genetics

Mitochondria: Missing Pieces in Imprinted Brain Epigenetics?

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on January 30, 2021

Mitochondrial DNA plays a key role in epigenetics, which appears to be in line with the expectations of the imprinted brain theory.

Mitochondrial DNA plays a key role in epigenetics, which appears to be in line with the expectations of the imprinted brain theory.

Genetics

A Diametric View of Death and Resurrection

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on October 3, 2020

A person is the sum of a real and an imaginary part—the latter potentially as immortal as their DNA.

A person is the sum of a real and an imaginary part—the latter potentially as immortal as their DNA.

Autism

The COVID Crisis, the Imprinted Brain, and the Diametric Model

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on September 23, 2020

The current crisis shows how DNA — that of a virus — can radically affect society in a similar way to that proposed by the imprinted brain theory.

The current crisis shows how DNA — that of a virus — can radically affect society in a similar way to that proposed by the imprinted brain theory.

Genetics

The Meme Machine's DNA Spells Free Expression

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on September 3, 2020

DNA does not just spell out the machinery of the body. It can also be expressed in poetry.

DNA does not just spell out the machinery of the body. It can also be expressed in poetry.

Genetics

The Sociability Spectrum: Evidence from Genetics

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on June 27, 2020

Sociability is on a continuum from low to high and affected by gene expression in accordance with the predictions of the diametric model and imprinted brain theory.

Sociability is on a continuum from low to high and affected by gene expression in accordance with the predictions of the diametric model and imprinted brain theory.

Genetics

Study Links Key Imprinted Genes to Autism

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on May 8, 2020

Thirteen genes associated with key aspects of brain development have been found to be implicated in autism, just as the imprinted brain theory predicts.

Thirteen genes associated with key aspects of brain development have been found to be implicated in autism, just as the imprinted brain theory predicts.

Psychology

Paranoid Parenting in Modern Society

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on February 14, 2020

Modern society has deprived parents of traditional folk psychology child-rearing skills and made them paranoid as a result.

Modern society has deprived parents of traditional folk psychology child-rearing skills and made them paranoid as a result.

Psychosis

The Diametric Model of Literature

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on January 10, 2020

The diametric model provides a completely new approach to literary criticism.

The diametric model provides a completely new approach to literary criticism.

Gender

A Diametric Diagnosis of the New British Disease

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on September 25, 2019

The British led in industrialisation and may now be leading the collective cognitive correction to it, which only the diametric model explains.

The British led in industrialisation and may now be leading the collective cognitive correction to it, which only the diametric model explains.

Genetics

Congratulations and Thanks to Estonia

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on June 13, 2019

Evidence from both genetics and publication suggests that Estonia enjoys more equality of opportunity than many countries in the West, even where the diametric model is concerned.

Evidence from both genetics and publication suggests that Estonia enjoys more equality of opportunity than many countries in the West, even where the diametric model is concerned.

Marriage

The Genetic Case for Monogamy

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on February 6, 2019

A recommendation of the imprinted brain theory is that a monogamous family is best for all concerned in lessening genetic, psychological, and social conflicts.

A recommendation of the imprinted brain theory is that a monogamous family is best for all concerned in lessening genetic, psychological, and social conflicts.

Neuroscience

Are Our Leaders Using Only Half Their Brains?

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on January 27, 2019

Recent research in neuroscience suggests that the urban myth about people only using half their brains may be worryingly true of our political leaders.

Recent research in neuroscience suggests that the urban myth about people only using half their brains may be worryingly true of our political leaders.

Genetics

5 Fundamental Fallacies About Genetics and Epigenetics

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on January 23, 2019

Five fallacies commonly in circulation obstruct the fundamental truth about genetics, and epigenetics in particular.

Five fallacies commonly in circulation obstruct the fundamental truth about genetics, and epigenetics in particular.

Race and Ethnicity

A New, True View of Race and Ethnicity

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on January 19, 2019

The whole controversial issue of racial and ethnic identity is being transformed by individuals having access to their personal DNA data.

The whole controversial issue of racial and ethnic identity is being transformed by individuals having access to their personal DNA data.

Genetics

The Imprinted Brain Theory in a Thousand Words

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on January 13, 2019

Explaining the imprinted brain theory in simple terms.

Explaining the imprinted brain theory in simple terms.

Genetics

A DNA Blueprint for the Future

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on December 31, 2018

As Robert Plomin explains in his new book, "Blueprint," DNA determines most of our psychology.

As Robert Plomin explains in his new book, "Blueprint," DNA determines most of our psychology.

Epigenetics

Environmental Epigenetics by the Father of the Field

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on October 23, 2018

An interview from the father of epigenetics explains the field with simplicity and insight.

An interview from the father of epigenetics explains the field with simplicity and insight.

Genetics

Epigenetic Relatedness: The Refutation of Biological Racism?

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on October 20, 2018

Relatedness based on the expression of genes rather than their inheritance refutes racism in individuals and in general.

Relatedness based on the expression of genes rather than their inheritance refutes racism in individuals and in general.

Sex

Bring on the Mother-Only Designer Babies

Christopher Badcock Ph.D. on October 13, 2018

The imprinted brain theory makes predictions which bi-maternal/bi-paternal genetically-engineered children would test. 

The imprinted brain theory makes predictions which bi-maternal/bi-paternal genetically-engineered children would test.