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Robert Plomin

Stephen Sackur speaks to Robert Plomin, a professor of behavioural genetics at Kings College London. To what extent are our genes our destiny?

It is an age old debate that engages scientists and philosophers; which is the more powerful influence on who we are, nature or nurture? In recent years, genetic science has done much to reframe the debate by highlighting the connections between our individual DNA and our traits and behaviours. At the forefront of this research is Robert Plomin, a professor of behavioural genetics at Kings College London. To what extent are our genes our destiny?

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InterviewerStephen Sackur
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  • Mon 5 Nov 201804:30GMT
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  • New Year's Day 201915:30GMT
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  • New Year's Day 201918:30GMT
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