Will you please cite for me scientific evidence regarding homosexuality as genetic?

Question

I'm asking a genuine, respectful question in search of knowledge and information. Please show the same respect in your answer.

Citations would include web sites, journals, actual medical or scientific reports. I'm not looking for conjecture, information about what animals do (they also hang from trees and eat vomit, which is not relevant to humans), etc. I'm looking for concrete evidence that supports the homosexual stance against it being a "choice." For the record, I do not think it's a choice. However, I also do not think it's genetic or medical in any way. I have my own beliefs, which I can back up. What I am trying to ascertain is how the other side backs-up their beliefs. It's an intelligent question and I'm looking for intelligent answers.

Answer 1

I can't say its genetic, however it does occur everywhere in nature. I hope these links help:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6066606.stm

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20061116/sc_livescience/homosexualanimalsoutofthecloset

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/07/0722_040722_gayanimal.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-human_animal_sexuality

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_practicing_homosexual_behavior

Answer 2

I haven't actually heard that there is concrete physical evidence linkink sexuality and genes- if we did, there would be a big hulabaloo, believe me. It's one of the most hostly contested things today.

I've heard of studies that twins separated at birth and raised in completely different environments will have a higher risk of both being homosexual, which can lead us to think that genes may at least play a part (since they are nearly identical in genetic structure). I've also heard that gay men supposedly have different pheremone receptors in their brains that respond to male pheremone as opposed to female pheremone, but again, this was a very early, inconclusive study.

I'm sorry that I can't cite anything for you, but you can definitely find these things online or at the library in any good book on the topic. Mostly, things are still inconclusive, and I for one, do not believe any sexuality to be genetic.

Answer 3

often now no longer purely one gene. even with the indisputable fact that homosexuality is area of nature and actually has a evolutionary reason. Many mammals, of which people are one are gay. there have been some gene placed that could influence sexual orientation, even with the indisputable fact that how maximum in simple terms isn't in all threat known. Even although there was, what is going to could they have have been given it became off properly? you're making the presumption ordinary on a e book that has no evidence to help it in any appreciate that homosexuality is misguided or undesirable.

Answer 4

Here are some sources regarding biological differences. Since the human genome project is ongoing, the precise gene determining homosexuality has not been mapped although the consensus is that it is genetic due to documented differences regarding chromosomal and observed differences on the hypothalamus of the brain.

Answer 5

I have heard of a study that has shown the number of cells at the base of your brain is different depending on your gender. They have found that the number of cells at the base of a homosexuals brain is opposite of their gender, in some cases, but not all. I think homosexuality in most cases is genetic. I do understand though, that like a homosexual choosing to live a heterosexual lifestyle, that the same could be true for a heterosexual. I don't think all in all it really matters. Be who you are, be comfortable with yourself, and live to make yourself happy. Love makes the world go round, no matter who you love.

Answer 6

There is no scientific evidence as such, it's a hormone issue, some doctors will tell you that it can be treated, we all have male and female hormones, homosexuality is big business in the medical establishment today, you have those that want it to be genetic because it would create more research dollars, on the other hand you have those that say it's treatable, homosexuality has gotten out of hand in our society today, it seems like every one wants to become a homo, Hollywood is full of them and growing, it's simply mind boggling to me.

Answer 7

I do not have the specific sites to quote but I have read it in scientific reports in some twins that they tested where one was straight and one was gay that there was a genetic anomaly that indicated why one was gay.

Answer 8

I haven't heard any scientific theory that suggests that. What I have heard/read recently was a study that showed the boy who was born with older brothers had increased chances of becoming gay. They suspected the hormone level of mothers affected the boy's hormone level.

Answer 9

I heard that it may be genetic. It was in a news report.

Answer 10

go to wikipedia online. type in homosexuality in animals. They give lists and lists of animals, insects and fish that have displayed homosexual actions. If animals are homosexual, then it must be natural, therefore not wrong!!!!!!!