Data vs. Conclusions

Analyzing genetic data from 9,000 people for a variation in Nf1, they found an association between Nf1 and the onset and severity of alcoholism.

More than 60 of the world's leading science academies have called for a UN ban on the reproductive cloning of humans, to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable people.

Six out of ten Americans oppose therapeutic cloning which is the cloning of an embryo to produce medical treatment.

Since 1999, BIO has spent $12.7 million lobbying Congress and the executive branch on a number of issues, including its effort to block legislation on human cloning.

May 2001 poll by the Gallup Organization found that 64% of Americans want to ban animal cloning and 89% want to prohibit the cloning of human beings.”

Binge drinking and intoxication is shown to be encouraged by lower priced drinks and happy hours.

In one study more than 3,000 preschoolers, increases in spanking from ages 1 to 3 predicted increases in children’s aggression from ages 3 to 5.

A study of over 100 families revealed children who were physically punished are more likely to resolve their conflicts by hitting others.

Guarendi found that 70% of the parents of “outstanding” students (self-motivated, strong character, considerate of others, and high morality) employed some physical punishment in the rearing of their children.

Regular spankings lead to increased aggression in children and into their adulthood.