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Is homosexuality genetic? A critical review and some suggestions.

Journal of homosexuality - 1 Jan 1995

McGuire T R

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Genetic analysis of behavioral differences among human beings requires both careful experimental design and appropriate genetic models. Any genetic study must be (1) valid and precise measures of individual differences, (2) appropriate methods to ascertain biological relationships, (3) research subjects who have been randomly recruited, (4) appropriate sample sizes, and (5) appropriate genetic models to interpret...

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Female
Gender Identity
Homosexuality
Humans
Individuality
Male
Models, Genetic
Phenotype
Sampling Studies
Twin Studies as Topic

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PMID: 7560918
DOI: 10.1300/J082v28n01_08

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