Researchers say they have found genetic differences between gay, straight men

[TexasTowelie]

It has long been debated whether sexual orientation is a result of a person’s biology or is determined by environmental factors and outside influences.

A new study in the US could bring experts a step closer to proving that homosexuality is rooted in a person’s DNA.

Research undertaken by North Shore University in Illinois claims to have discovered genetic markers that indicate whether or not a person is gay.

Scientists compared the whole genomes of around 1,000 homosexual men and 1,200 heterosexual men and found there were two specific DNA regions that differed between the groups.

Read more: https://nypost.com/2017/12/08/researchers-say-they-have-found-genetic-differences-between-gay-straight-men/

[David__77]

1. I dont like this at all.

What’s the point in such research? I’m gay, glad to be gay and have no wish to have another sexual orientation.

[rainin]

3. If they determine that there are genetic differences, does that threaten

people who are glad to be gay and have no wish to have another sexual orientation? Could you explain?

[David__77]

6. I think it could be stigmatized as a genetic abnormality.

And it could be tested for, with selection against fetuses predisposed toward homosexuality. I think no good can come out of this for gay people.

[rainin]

7. I didn't think of that. Thanks for clarifying. n/t

[lambchopp59]

8. Some years back now--- I quit patronizing a new coffee snob joint: here's why:

I was on a travel job gig in western Arizona at the time. There was a new Starbuck's knock-off place had opened with much fanfare about "supporting local business". Even more encouragement was given to patronize this place as the owners were local fire fighting personnel who opened this place. But my first visit to this place was a total turn-off:
Even walking in the door, there was a line of folks waiting to make their coffee order. I was already a bit taken aback by the HUGE screen teevee overpowering a relatively small seating area.... blaring FOX NEWS at everyone. There was also no reading material anywhere, except... two pamphlets on the coffee tables in front of the overdemonstrative teevee.
One was a ridiculous anti-abortion pamphlet, complete with pictures of bloody full-term fetuses. Already suspect.
The other made my blood boil. It was predicting that soon scientists would be able to predict if your unborn baby would turn out gay... so "preventative measures" could be undertaken. Holy Shit, no hypocrisy there.
I was just stunned beyond belief. As I was looking at this shit, the barista signaled that she was ready to take my order.
I simply dropped that fucking thing, said "no thank you" and left forever.
However, before my year's contract was up, in good ol' red-state, brain-dead Arizona, this franchise was opening their second outlet.
This was just over 10 years ago. Arizona's politics was bending even harder hard right, worker's rights were going down the toilet, they'd already de-funded and crippled the state's EOC, I let my licence to practice there expire and will never renew unless the state turns blue and Arpaio is put behind bars to wear the pink underwear and eat stale sandwiches.

[YOHABLO]

2. Well if the research could ever be conclusive, it does have ramifications.

[safeinOhio]

4. Good chance of nature over nurture

for any trait that cuts across all times and cultures.

[ryan_cats]

5. Just great

Just great, like this cannot be weaponized.