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No One Gay Gene: Many Factors Play a Role in Defining Sexuality

Sexuality is complex and environement, social factors and genetics all play a role in defining it.

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A new mega study focused on genetics and same sex relationships says sexuality is not simple. It’s complex and a multitude of environment, social factors and genes play a role in defining it.

In assigning percentages, the study says genetics perhaps plays only 1/3rd of a role. And it’s not a single gene, but many that may lead one to have ‘same sex’ sex.

Simply put, genetics don’t alone define if someone will have a same sex relationship.

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