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I have been expecting to see research like this, and in time, perhaps not so much we will know why we are the way we are.
http:/ /timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Gene-alteration-turns-male-embryos-into-female-shows-study/articleshow/7059503.cms
Much peace
Khadijah
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Hugs,
Erin
= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.
= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.
Alternative link...
New Scientist article
Journal abstract
Essentially, researchers have tied down one specific form of intersex to a mutation in the MAP3K1 gene. Presumably this will act as a springboard for further research - as well as meaning that some intersex people can have their condition tied down to the gene.
Reading the article, I can't help but wonder what's wrong with the term "intersex" - they seem to prefer using "DSD" (Disorders of Sex Development), which, while technically accurate, does imply a medical way of thinking - with the possibility of developing into the "do a bit of surgery, give 'em some drugs, and reconcile their physical development with their karyotype" approach. Interestingly, another term gets used at the end of the abstract: partial or complete gonadal dysgenesis.
The abstract is interesting (if you can understand it!) - apparently this gene is based on chromosome 5, so it's entirely possible some intersex people may have a completely 'normal' pair of XX / XY chromosomes, with the developmental changes due to mutations on other chromosomes.
There are 10 kinds of people in the world - those who understand binary and those who don't...
As the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, then only left-handers are in their right mind!
(Disorders of Sex Development), Cultural difference
Unless I completely misinterpreted the article, the research orginates from India, so the difference in language may simply be cultural.
Khadijah
What a cool idea!
Is it something like changing from Wranglers to Calvin Klein Jeans?
Wren