Sexual Identity Hard-Wired by Genetics - Study

Reuters ^ | Mon, 20 Oct 03

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[capt. norm]

Third posting today of this piece.

[zx2dragon]

search, search, search already posted here.

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ambiguous genitalia is evidence of mixed wiring during developmental stages of the intra-uterine child.

The same as malformed organs mixed up with each other, grown together in tragic ways, these anomalies speak more of genetic defects than of genetic wholeness.

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searched by title with the word "identity." Nothing came up. If differing titles are used, then there's little hope of catching it. If you search on a keyword out of the title and it doesn't show, then what??

[Always Right]

"We discovered that the male and female brains differed in many measurable ways, including anatomy and function." Vilain said.

I was taught about this in 3rd grade 30 years ago....

[OpusatFR]

I'm trying to remember if I've ever given birth to mice.

Nope, Just humans.

[SpinyNorman]

Sexual identity is wired into the genes, which discounts the concept that homosexuality and transgender sexuality are a choice, California researchers reported on Monday. "Our findings may help answer an important question -- why do we feel male or female?"

Conversely, this can also be used to explain the normal male functions of leering and just "being guys." "Hey lady, I can't help it!! It's hardwired into my genes!" (yeah, I know, that last sentence just begs to be turned into a sexist pig joke. I am really restraing myself, but my genes may overcome what little control I have!!).

[Restorer]

Steaming bullpucky.

If homosexuality were indeed genetic, it would long ago have bred itself out of existence, as homosexuals are far less likely to reproduce than heterosexuals.

We don't hear much about it, but we are more and more finding that much that is hardwired about the human body and mind is due to minor changes in the intrauterine environment. Such changes or defects can indeed be "inborn," while having nothing at all to do with the genes.

[Always Right]

Sexual identity is wired into the genes, which discounts the concept that homosexuality and transgender sexuality are a choice

I just love 'scientists' these days. They discover differences between MALES and FEMALES and they somehow relate this to HOMOSEXUALITY. That's a crock, because they did not even study HOMOSEXUALITY in this study. I hate science today because over 90% of it is driven by political agendas and fails to offer any real science.

[Enterprise]

hehe, hehehe, he said HARDwired in his jeans.

[Tacis]

Then, ley us all pray that medical science is quickly able to find a miracle cure for this terrible genetic disease. How about some wonderful and sensitive Hollywood type hold a telethon every year to raise money to find a cure? They could call it something like "Cloony's Tinkerbells," or "Sarandin's Fairies." Let's help Susan find a cure!

Even if absolutely proven to be scientific fact and a fix technically feasable, can you imagine ANY company or foundation willing to fund or conduct the research necessary to turn fairies back to normal people and prevent the birth of any more defective fairies? NEVER HAPPEN!

[DallasMike]

If homosexuality were indeed genetic, it would long ago have bred itself out of existence, as homosexuals are far less likely to reproduce than heterosexuals.

I'm very skeptical of this article, but if your statement were true, we wouldn't have Down's syndrome or Tay-Sach's disease either. Too lengthy to explain here, but it all has to do with recessive genes that only express themselves sometimes when both parents have the particular recessive gene.

My guess, based on gays and lesbians that I know, is that genetics sometimes plays a role but that many instances of homosexuality are the result of childhood trauma, such as an emotionally distant father or childhood molestation.

[Steve_Seattle]

"Sexual identity is wired into the genes, which discounts the concept that homosexuality and transgender sexuality are a choice . . ."

My reading of the article finds nothing to support this claim about homosexuality. Most homosexuals do not display abnormal development of the sexual organs, nor do they typically have imbalances in hormone levels.

[Steve_Seattle]

I agree - see my comment #15. This research does not support the claim about homosexuality.

[Always Right]

hehe, hehehe, he said HARDwired in his jeans.

Ouch, doesn't that hurt.

[Always Right]

My reading of the article finds nothing to support this claim about homosexuality. Most homosexuals do not display abnormal development of the sexual organs, nor do they typically have imbalances in hormone levels.

Don't you get it. Since there are genetic differnces between male and female rats that completely explains why gays want to put hamsters up their butts.

[RonF]

O.K. This article gives evidence that there are morphological differences between men and women. Given that mice were involved, where does it speak to any genetic link on how people feel about their sexual identity. Also; few homosexuals have any question about their sexual identity (i.e., whether they are men or women). The issue is their sexual orientation (who they want to have sex with).

[AppyPappy]

Ahhh....so if I am attracted to fat women in biker shorts, it's in my genetic makeup. Cool!