Dr. Dean Hamer "The Gay Gene and the God Gene"
Other - Lecture/Discussion
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:30 AM-12:30 PM |
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| Suggested Audiences: | College, Adult, Elders | |
| Location: Find Local Food & Accommodations |
Worcester State College: Student Center Blue Lounge 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602-2597 |
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| Cost: | FREE | |
| Sponsored by: | Sponsored by Student Center/Student Activities, Disability Services | |
| Description: | One of America's leading geneticists and author of The God Gene, Dr. Dean Hamer rose to prominence for finding the "gay gene", a discovery that revolutionized our understanding of human sexuality and ignited a fierce controversy over gay rights. In his talk, Hamer presents the overwhelming scientific evidence for a biological component to sexual orientation. This evidence led to his groundbreaking discovery of the first direct link between sexual orientation and genetic makeup: a common pattern of DNA markers on the X chromosome of gay brothers. Or, as it is now known, the "Gay Gene." Hamer addresses some of the tough questions that the research raises for society. Would it be possible or ethical to test in utero for the gay gene? Could or should genetic manipulation be used to alter a person's sexuality? Should GLBT rights be based on biology, or on more fundamental principles of human equality? He illustrates these issues by reference to his own experiences with pro- and anti-gay activists. | |
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Entered by: Worcester State College: Public Relations & Marketing |
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