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X chromosome again linked to homosexuality.

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Science News, November 4th, 1995

The results of genetic analyses on homosexual brothers provide evidence supporting that a gene or genes in the X chromosome plays a role in male homosexuality. However, the no evidence was found on the chromosomes of lesbian sisters.

In a reprise of the most controversial study of 1993, researchers surveying the genetic landscape of the X chromosome have discovered further evidence that it contains a gene or genes that may steer some men to homosexuality.

"Once again, we've found that more than half of gay brothers share the same chromosome region. It gives us additional confidence that ther...

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