Is there really no such thing as a g*y gene?

Question

That's what Alan Keyes says. Is it true?

Answer 1

Alan Keyes is a hypocrite and has a biased view on homosexuality.

Besides, I don't see him with a PhD in Molecular Biology.

That there are members of a minority turning against another minority and supporting a party that pushes for the supremacy of the majority is simply sickening.

Answer 2

Scientist have not found conclusive evidence that there is a gene that determines that you are g*y. Personally I think that it isn't one gene but a combination of many 100s of different genes. The whole one gene theory is pretty much dead now.

Answer 3

Scientific researchers specializing in human sexuality have shown that homosexuality is genetic and is polygenic (not a single gene).

A 2005 study reported genetic scans showing a clustering of the same genetic pattern among g*y men on three chromosomes - chromosomes 7, 8, and 10. The regions on chromosome 7 and 8 were associated with male sexual orientation regardless of whether the man got them from his mother or father. The regions on chromosome 10 were only associated with male sexual orientation if they were inherited from the mother.

This is similar to genes associated with hair color, which are also polygenic. The same genetic code for hair color is found on chromosomes 3, 6, 10 and 18.

Scientific research publications from October 2004 and June 2008 stated that scientists have found that women tend to have more children when they inherit the same genetic factors linked to homosexuality in men. This fertility boost more than compensates for the lack of offspring fathered by g*y men, and keeps the “gay” genetic factors in circulation.

A study from 2006 said that researchers have known for years that a man's likelihood of being g*y rises with the number of older biological brothers, but the new study found that the so-called "fraternal birth order effect" persists even if g*y men were raised away from their biological families & that "the research suggests that the development of sexual orientation is influenced before birth."

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The 2008 twin study by Santtila et. al. is titled "Potential for homosexual response is prevalent and genetic;" The title clearly states that homosexuality is linked to genetics. This twin study also states "The potential to engage in homosexual behavior was influenced by genetic effects for both men (37.4%) and women (46.4%)."

In regards to Dr. Collins of the Human Genome Project, he has said "The words quoted by NARTH all come from the Appendix to my book “The Language of God” (pp. 260-263), but have been juxtaposed in a way that suggests a somewhat different conclusion that I intended. I would urge anyone who is concerned about the meaning to refer back to the original text. The evidence we have at present strongly supports the proposition that there are hereditary factors in male homosexuality." & "No one has yet identified an actual gene that contributes to the hereditary component... but it is likely that such genes will be found in the next few years."

Answer 4

the have not really came up with a yes or no. they did do some research on some horny flies and put a gene in them that made them g*y but i dont know how much we compare to fruit flies

Answer 5

Good heavens, why would you listen to anything that guy has to say?

Answer 6

Human beings are 98% genetically identical to bonobo chimps, bonobo chimps are universally bisexual, so most of our genes are bi.

Answer 7

they can neither prove or disprove it. I believe in the "g*y" gene because of all the differences in the brain  

Answer 8

well, different scientific studies show different sides. i believe that there is a gene.