I think there was some anime where that actually happened :P cliques were based on genes! The coolest girl had the best DNA! Oh and another girl was showing off her speed, so the popular girl remarked "Speed is a dominant trait of lower mammals." imagine being judged for having common genetic traits...

I believe it was `Geneshaft' [0], by Bandai. It mixes mecha with social dynamics of genetics and gender disparity.

[0] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneshaft

yep that's the one!! we had an anime channel (animax) on our cable briefly. So saw the first episode of this show back then. (Got introduced to ranma 1/2 and inuyasha as well!)

> We're leaving DNA traces everywhere.

There's a scene from the movie Gattaca where Ethan Hawke is cleaning everything from his desk and keyboard in order not to leave any "DNA traces". First saw that film 10+ years ago but it has always stuck with me.

No different from a potential mate checking your credit before they decide if you "qualify". Not my cup of tea, but whatever. To each his own. Even if his own is batshit crazy.

Looks are basically a proxy for genetic material.

Like Qui-Jon Jinn's midi-chlorians app? =(