• 

  How Earnest Research Into Gay Genetics Went Wrong

  

  wired.com

  When a well-intentioned study led to a dubious DNA test for same-sex attraction, it exposed the need for safeguards on research in the age of big genetic data.

  science science / health

  • Add  

  1

More like this (3)

• 

  Many Genes Influence Same-Sex Sexuality, Not a Single ‘Gay Gene’

  

  nytimes.com

  The largest study of same-sex sexual behavior finds the genetics are complicated, and social and environmental...

  The largest study of same-sex sexual behavior finds the genetics are complicated, and social and environmental factors are also key.

  • Read
  • Add  

  
• 

  Scientists quash idea of single 'gay gene'

  

  theguardian.com

  Many genetic variants each play role in homosexual behaviour, study findsA vast new study has quashed...

  Many genetic variants each play role in homosexual behaviour, study findsA vast new study has quashed the idea that a single “gay gene” exists, scientists say, instead finding homosexual behaviour is influenced by a multitude of genetic variants which each have a tiny effect.The researchers compare the situation to factors determining a person’s height, in which multiple genetic and environmental factors play roles. Continue...

  • Read
  • Add  

  
• 

  ‘Gay gene’ search reveals not one but many – and no way to predict sexuality

  

  theconversation.com

  • Read
  • Add