Many scientists believe that similar survival stories are not mere accidents or exaggerations, but demonstrate a latent ability to hibernate that all humans possess.

Dozens of genes stood out—not unusual, considering that humans possess more than 20,000 of them.

As a consequence, humans possess a poor self-image and are beset with a tragic sense of their own worthlessness.

One of the more intriguing recent findings highlighted in this volume relates to the fact that humans possess fewer receptor genes for decoding smells than many other species.

The discovery that humans possess a determined will would have implications for moral responsibility.