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RE: Post 10 Random Facts About Yourself
September 17, 2015 at 2:31 pm
It's actually a rare occurence when a trait is determined by only one gene. Given that sexuality is highly complex, it seems very unlikely that there is a gay gene. I haven't really looked into the science, though.
The most likely scenario, I think, is that sexuality is like most of our neurological traits and is affected by both genetics and environment.
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RE: Post 10 Random Facts About Yourself
September 17, 2015 at 2:45 pm
I think it depends on the person. It can be either genetic, environmental, or the combination of both.
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RE: Post 10 Random Facts About Yourself
September 17, 2015 at 3:07 pm
As far as sexuality is concerned, I think there will always be a genetic component. How much of a role the environment plays and how strong the genetic predispositions are will vary by person, however.
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