Wherein you, the readers, talk amongst yourselves.

Scientists now know more than ever about DNA. Recently, they've discovered the small shifts in the human genome that account for the pale skin of Europeans, the tendency of Asians to sweat less and West Africans’ resistance to certain diseases.

It's all very interesting, but, to some, also very worrisome. Because noticeable differences in DNA brings about the idea that race is more than skin deep.

How do you feel about genetic research that might prove you "inferior" in some way?

• Halle Berry, who is 15 years Beyonce's senior, looks better in HDTV than my favorite international pop star in the whole wide world. Despite my slight bias, I can definitely see how that might be true. [TVP]

• Further proof of that "Black Don't Crack" theory. And that some really good, subtle plastic surgery goes a long way. [BET]

• Common, a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, defends his pastor, saying he's not against any particular race, but an establishment that oppresses people. [EUR]

• It makes sense that wealthier people are healthier, and not just because it rhymes. [USAT]

• Maryland's House of Delegates passed a bill that allows police to extract DNA from anyone charged with violent crimes and burglary, prompting several black delegates to walk out in protest. [BS]

• People are wary of partaking in genetic testing for fear insurance companies will use the findings against them. That's a pretty valid fear, I'd say.

• Blacks are more likely to die of lung disease and more likely to be removed from organ donor lists.

• Seattle, Wa., tops a list of the healthiest cities to live in.

• The FDA's approval of a controversial breast cancer drug has some health professionals worried that drug standards have lowered.

• European-Americans are less genetically diverse than African Americans. Uh, rocket science? [NG]

• McCain's like, there's no way in hell the historic nature of Obama and Clinton's campaigns will influence me to have anything other than a white male as my running mate. No way in hell! [WP]

• Calm down people, Eminem is not writing a book. Eminem was writing a book? [BS]

• According to a poll, 72 percent of blacks would like to shop at black-owned establishments, but many feel there are not enough to suit their needs. [GMI]

• DNA technology that identifies a suspect's race works, but law enforcement isn't exactly lining up to make use of it. [WN]

• A new book about Hair Wars is hitting the shelves. [DN]

• PitBull, the Reggaeton rapper, not Michael Vick's favorite dog breed, got arrested for DUI. [MH]

• Does anyone care who Ja Rule and Irv Gotti think have the top 5 best bodies in the industry? Or worse, who they want to "knock down?" [SOHH]

• Cynthia McKinney has joined the presidential race on the Green Party ticket. [QT]

• If it's finals time and you feel the need to pull an all-nighter, you might be better off just taking your ass to bed.

• Do a lot of research before you do DNA testing.

• ADHD drugs: not only are they over-prescribed, they might send you to the ER.

• Singing your way to quitting smoking sounds nice in theory, but…

• Did anyone really believe Anna Nicole Smith really lost weight using TrimSpa?

It's no secret that a small amount of knowledge can be poisonous to a person who lacks context and understanding. As more and more scientists uncover tiny variations in DNA that cause certain racial or ethnic traits — such as pale skin in Europeans, West Africans' resistance to certain diseases, and even Asians' tendency to sweat less — many in the scientific community worry that people who are already prejudiced will use these findings as false scientific proof that certain races are superior to others. It's already happening, according to a story in the New York Times.

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• These two, pictured at TRL today, are totally a couple! Unless, of course, they're just friends. [WI]

• I really don't remember Ashanti's voice sounding this good. [CL]

• Since when does Laura Bush dress like such a slut? [MG]

• Barack Obama adds a gay minister to his scandal-plagued gospel tour. Unfortunately, that didn't actually placate the people who are furious about his association with Donnie McClurkin. In fairness to Obama, they should also be furious with most of the other candidates for similar reasons. [QT]

• If only someone had gotten around to checking out that DNA evidence before this guy spent more than 20 years in jail for a rape he didn't commit. [CNN]

• I ddin't feel like this woman didn't deserved her own post, but she's clearly gotten what she wanted all across the blogosphere. Check out Adrianne Curry, aka the first winner of America's Next Top Model, rage against Black History Month. [YBF]

• They really thought a DNA test was necessary to verify James Brown is this woman's daddy? [Bossip]

• Of course, Jim Jones had to wait until the cameras were rolling and his reality show producers were trying to talks business before he decided to count his money 25 times. [SOHH]

• Lil Wayne does his best Gollum impression on the cover of the November Vibe. [C&D]

• O.J. Simpson's armed robbery accuser is clearly not an asset to the prosecution. [TSG]