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Talk:Homosexuality and Genetics (view source)
Revision as of 16:05, September 10, 2007
, 16:05, September 10, 2007link to a study and a bit on methylation
::I agree that the twin studies show that the "gene only" hypotheses should be put to rest, still there might be a ''cause'' that we're yet unaware. [[User Talk:Samwell|Samwell]] 00:56, 10 September 2007 (EDT)
::I agree that the twin studies show that the "gene only" hypotheses should be put to rest, still there might be a ''cause'' that we're yet unaware. [[User Talk:Samwell|Samwell]] 00:56, 10 September 2007 (EDT)
:::It's really not my place to say whether the article was of a "them's fightin' words" variety, but we still have to adhere to certain standards in editing regardless of personal opinion - namely using the talk page for the type of changes that were written. I took the least obstrusive path I could think of, a revert with a suggestion to come talk here. If the new user is serious about working with CP, then a direction has been provided. If the user wishes to lock horns, then that person probably won't be around for long. [[User:Learn together|Learn together]] 01:58, 10 September 2007 (EDT)
:::It's really not my place to say whether the article was of a "them's fightin' words" variety, but we still have to adhere to certain standards in editing regardless of personal opinion - namely using the talk page for the type of changes that were written. I took the least obstrusive path I could think of, a revert with a suggestion to come talk here. If the new user is serious about working with CP, then a direction has been provided. If the user wishes to lock horns, then that person probably won't be around for long. [[User:Learn together|Learn together]] 01:58, 10 September 2007 (EDT)
::: There is more to the genome than just the DNA. There is [[methylation]] of DNA (adding of methyl groups (CH<sub>3</sub>) on the outside of the helix that can deactivate genes. Even with identical twins, these patterns of metalization change over time. This pattern can also be inherited or affected by what is eaten. One study showed that if the mother had one X chromosome completely inactivated through methylation and the other active, this could impact the sexual preference of male offspring[http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn6612.html]. This is still being studied, but there may not be a ''gene'' as such that is at issue but yet something that can be inherited. --[[User:Rutm|Rutm]] 12:05, 10 September 2007 (EDT)