Male Sexual Orientation and Genetic Evidence

Research linking male sexual orientation with an area of chromosome Xq28 should be interpreted with caution. The scientific data from studies of the genetics aspects of male homosexuality are discussed and inconsistencies are explored.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1993-12, Vol.262 (5142), p.2063-2065
Main Authors: Risch, Neil, Squires-Wheeler, Elizabeth, Bronya J. B. Keats, Hamer, Dean H., Hu, Stella, Magnuson, Victoria, Hu, Nan, Angela M. L. Pattatucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brothers
Cousins
Genetic aspects
Genetic Linkage
Genetic loci
Genetics
Genetics, Behavioral
Homosexuality
Humans
Lod score
Male
Male homosexuality
Men
Models, Genetic
Phenotypic traits
Sexual Behavior - physiology
Sexual orientation
Technical Comments
X Chromosome
X linked genes
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Summary:Research linking male sexual orientation with an area of chromosome Xq28 should be interpreted with caution. The scientific data from studies of the genetics aspects of male homosexuality are discussed and inconsistencies are explored.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.8266107