Posted on 01/30/2005 4:43:13 PM PST by paudio
The genes a man gets from his mother and father may play an important role in determining whether he is gay or not, according to a new study likely to reignite the “gay gene” debate.
Researchers say it’s the first time the entire human genetic makeup (search) has been scanned in search of possible genetic determinants of male sexual orientation. The results suggest that several genetic regions may influence homosexuality.
“It builds on previous studies that have consistently found evidence of genetic influence on sexual orientation, but our study is the first to look at exactly where those genes are located,” says researcher Brian Mustanski, PhD, a psychologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Those previous studies looked only at the genes located on the X chromosome (search). Genes on this chromosome are only passed to a son from his mother. But this study examined genetic information on all chromosomes, including genes from the father.
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The fact that these studies "suggest" rather than verify leads me to think there is an intermediate characteristic that should be identified.
For example, could it be possible that these genes are connected with a narcissistic personality? My hypothesis is that there is a high link between narcissism and all gender identity disorders, including same-sex attraction disorder. Not all narcissists are gay, but I would hypothesize that a high percentage of gay men are narcissists.
Maybe for the science ping list?
Probably not. Both sides have way too much invested in their particular views of things.
Probably not.
Interesting.
My hypothesis is that there is a high link between narcissism and all gender identity disorders, including same-sex attraction disorder. Not all narcissists are gay, but I would hypothesize that a high percentage of gay men are narcissists.
Some homosexual authors seem to think so. See "What Homosexuals Say About Homosexuals - Is This Gay Behavior Sick?"
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