I learned from some tv shows and articles that the "older brother effect" (the one where a guy who has more older brothers is more likely to be gay) is associated with the antibodies against the y chromosomes produced by the mother. Is this mechanism similar to Type II hypersensitivity? So, in theory, does it mean that we can somehow "reduce" homosexuality of a younger brother by treating the mother with some antibodies (against the y chromosome) right after the birth of the 1st baby boy so that the mother will not produce her own antibodies? Don't get offensive because I am gay myself, and I am just curious about it.
2007-05-17
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