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Old 10-26-2008, 06:03 PM  
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BBC NEWS: Male transsexual gene link found

It would only be appropriate that I broke this news on GFY.

Male transsexual gene link found

Australian researchers have identified a significant link between a gene involved in testosterone action and male transsexualism.

DNA analysis from 112 male-to-female transsexual volunteers showed they were more likely to have a longer version of the androgen receptor gene.

The genetic difference may cause weaker testosterone signals, the team reported in Biological Psychiatry.

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