Robin Marantz Henig Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“When a trait is universal, evolutionary biologists look for a genetic explanation and wonder how that gene or genes might enhance survival or reproductive success.”

“When my husband and I were in our twenties, we thought it would be fun to take up cross-country skiing as a hobby. We were living outside Chicago for graduate school, the winters were long and hard, and the terrain was flat; it seemed a good way to get us out of the apartment, and maybe even a way to start us off on a cool new thing to share.”