Nicholas Wade
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This article is about the science journalist. For the psychologist, see Nicholas J. Wade.
Nicholas Michael Landon Wade (born 17 May 1942)[1] is a British author and journalist.[2] He is the author of numerous books, and has served as staff writer and editor for Nature, Science, and the science section of The New York Times.[3][4]
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Born | (1942-05-17) 17 May 1942 (age 82)[1] Aylesbury, England |
Nationality | British |
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge (BA) |
Known for | A Troublesome Inheritance |
Website | www |
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His 2014 book A Troublesome Inheritance: Genes, Race and Human History was widely denounced by the scientific community for misrepresenting research into human population genetics.[5][6][7]
In May 2021, Wade published an article in support of the COVID-19 lab leak hypothesis,[8] contrary to the prevailing scientific view,[9][10][11][12] and fueling controversy on the origins of the virus.[13]