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The Biology of Homosexuality
What determines sexual orientation? Could there be a biological influence? One new scientific study suggests that genes are involved in sexual orientation... while another study indicates that brain structure is a factor. In this hour: a discussion of the latest research into the biology of homosexuality.
Guests:
Dr. William Byne
Director, Neuroanatomy Laboratory
Department of Neuropsychiatric Disease
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
Michael Bailey
Associate Professor of Psychology
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Thomas Murray
Director
Center for Biomedical Ethics
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
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