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Controversially, Sykes also speculates on the answers to such questions as: Is there a genetic cause for men's greed, aggression, and promiscuity? Is there such a thing as a male homosexual gene? Some of his theories are surprising, and many are likely put forth, at least in part, to invite debate and controversy.

An entertaining and insightful read, "Adams Curse" is a book of theories, not facts, obviously written with "bestseller" in mind. Bryan Sykes, professor of genetics at Oxford University, is certainly an intelligent man, doing a remarkable job of presenting complex theories in a way that the average lay-person can grasp, but he also can't seem to resist a bit of grandstanding.

"Impressing females is a costly business, as many of you know," he says, as he describes the efforts of the male of many species to cajole or coerce females into accepting their sperm.

Unchauvinistically, Bryan Sykes even proclaims a benefit from men's extinction and the lifting of Adam's Curse. When sperm no longer fight one another for access to eggs, he says, the "destructive spiral of greed and ambition fueled by sexual selection diminishes, and the sickness of our beautiful planet eases." Sounds good, although a bit far-fetched. A lot can happen in 125,000 years.

While it could benefit from more discussion of alternative theories, "Adam's Curse" is both educational and enlightning - a book that makes you question, wonder, and want to learn more.

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