‘Gay gene’ debunked by scientists

Largest study of its kind finds sexual preferences are influenced by complex mix of genes, environment and life experiences

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The largest study of its kind ever conducted has debunked the idea that a single so-called “gay gene” exists, instead suggesting our sexual preferences are influenced by a complex mix of our genes, environment, and life experiences.

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