Evidence of biological basis
26 OctMale transsexual gene link found
Australian researchers have identified a significant link between a gene involved in testosterone action and male transsexualism.
DNA analysis from 112 male-to-female transsexual volunteers showed they were more likely to have a longer version of the androgen receptor gene.
The genetic difference may cause weaker testosterone signals, the team reported in Biological Psychiatry.
However, other genes are also likely to play a part, they stressed.
Increasingly, biological factors are being implicated in gender identity. […]
Apparently, we really are a third gender, of sorts. Go read the story. It’s worth it.
Evidence of biological basis
26 OctMale transsexual gene link found
Australian researchers have identified a significant link between a gene involved in testosterone action and male transsexualism.
DNA analysis from 112 male-to-female transsexual volunteers showed they were more likely to have a longer version of the androgen receptor gene.
The genetic difference may cause weaker testosterone signals, the team reported in Biological Psychiatry.
However, other genes are also likely to play a part, they stressed.
Increasingly, biological factors are being implicated in gender identity. […]
Apparently, we really are a third gender, of sorts. Go read the story. It’s worth it.
What he said…
23 OctLarry David: Waiting for Nov. 4th
[…] This is like waiting for the results of a biopsy. Actually, it’s worse. Biopsies only take a few days, maybe a week at the most, and if the biopsy comes back positive, there’s still a potential cure. With this, there’s no cure. The resultis final. Like death.
Five times a day I’ll still say to someone, “I don’t know what I’m going to do if McCain wins.” Of course, the reality is I’m probably not going to do anything. What can I do? […]
There’s more at the link, and it’s definitely worth the read.
