Annals of Human Genetics


The Annals of Human Genetics is a bimonthly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering human genetics. It was established in 1925 by Karl Pearson as the Annals of Eugenics, with as subtitle, Darwin's epigram "I have no Faith in anything short of actual measurement and the rule of three". The journal obtained its current name in 1954 to reflect changing perceptions on eugenics.

Annals of Eugenics

Pearson edited the journal from 1925 to 1933, and during that time published papers which would not be accepted today such as Person and Moul's study of Alien Immigration into Great Britain. On stepping down as editor he admits a failure of his aim to scientific study of Eugenics as a guide for moral conduct and public policy.
Ronald Fisher took over as editor in 1934 and with Humphry Rolleston, Reginald Ruggles Gates and Dr John Alexander Fraser Roberts on the editorial board. The journal focused more clearly on Genetics and Mathematical Statistics.