Good Samaritans. (Century marks).(endogamy research Israel)(Brief Article)

The Christian Century | January 11, 2003 | Copyright

GOOD SAMARITANS: Endogamy, or inbreeding, is typically thought to lead to genetic disaster. Not so, according to Steve Olson (Mapping Human History, Houghton Mifflin). For example, by the end of the 19th century the Samaritan population had dropped to about 150 people. They've grown again to a community of more than 600--in Israel and the West Bank--but they still strictly forbid mixed marriages. Most Samaritans many a first or second cousin. They do have some genetic problems, but no more than the general population (a few ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

SURA Distinguished Scientist Award Nominations NOW ACCEPTED!
News Wire article from: Targeted News Service ; ...the Board of Trustees established two SURA Distinguished Service Awards: the Distinguished...individuals who have worked to support the SURA mission "to foster excellence in scientific...Only Board of Trustee (http://www.sura.org/about/members.html) and Council...
Sura makes return engagement.
Newspaper article from: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, Ohio) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) ; ...Byline: Chris Tomasson CLEVELAND _ Bob Sura worked out regularly last summer at Gund...this a time warp? Didn't the Cavs trade Sura to Golden State in June of 2000. Yes...during the off-seasons, it's as if Sura never left. He lives at his home in Westlake...
Sura Maharas plans new distilleries ahead of liberalisation, NATION
Newspaper article from: The Nation (Thailand) ; ...REPORTERS The Nation (Thailand) 06-18-1999 SURA Maharas Plc, which has held the monopoly for local...operate in and keep current staff employed''. Sura Maharas merged with the Sura Thip Group about 10 years ago. Sura Maharas is the...
Sura makes return engagement.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service ; CLEVELAND _ Bob Sura worked out regularly last summer at Gund...this a time warp? Didn't the Cavs trade Sura to Golden State in June of 2000. Yes...during the off-seasons, it's as if Sura never left. He lives at his home in Westlake...
Sura in the Paippalada Samhita of the Atharvaveda.(intoxicating beverage)
Magazine article from: The Journal of the American Oriental Society ; ...ONLY A FEW REFERENCES in the Rgveda (1) to sura an alcoholic beverage. The connection of sura and visa 'poison' is mentioned, as well as...bag hanging in the house of the possessor of sura (1.191.10). The Asvins have a particular...
Seminoles' Sura Shoots For Complete Game
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post ; ...much that the recruiters overlooked Bob Sura in high school. They knew he was there...nearby} Scranton," John Hopkins, Sura's high school coach, recalled yesterday...school until the late signing period, Sura already has become the all-time leading...
Former Cavaliers guard Bob Sura wishes he play against old team.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service ; ...appearance before his new fans, and guard Bob Sura was excited about showing off his game and his dyed-platinum hair. Sura was backpedaling down the court in a Golden...court. "I went down like I was shot," Sura said. "Chris Mills (a Warriors forward...
AT&T, Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) Announce Agreement to Advance Nation's Grid Networking Infrastructure; AT&T will make 8,000 miles of dark fiber available to the research and education community.
PR Newswire ; ...Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) announced today a collaboration agreement...T will make available, at no cost to SURA and the nation's R&E community...network. AT&T also will lease to SURA and its partners additional network facilities...
Sura demands attention, not trade, with recent play.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service ; ...should be playing more. Warriors guard Bob Sura is elbowing himself into the lineup more...part of the Warriors' "young core," Sura is making it difficult for coach Brian...up Jason Richardson at shooting guard, Sura has made a case over the past six weeks...
Sura demands attention, not trade, with recent play.
Newspaper article from: Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, Calif.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) ; ...should be playing more. Warriors guard Bob Sura is elbowing himself into the lineup more...part of the Warriors' "young core," Sura is making it difficult for coach Brian...up Jason Richardson at shooting guard, Sura has made a case over the past six weeks...

Find more facts and information related to the article "Good Samaritans. (Century marks).(endogamy ..."