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From Publishers Weekly
A chronicle of the scientific investigation through which Hamer, a researcher at the National Cancer Institute, came to the controversial conclusion that he had discovered the "gay gene."
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
After reading books by Charles Darwin and Richard Lewontin, Hamer (a yeast geneticist at the National Cancer Institute) discovered that little is known about behavioral genetics in humans. He was intrigued enough to change his research direction. This book is a personalized account of the luck, pleasures, and pitfalls involved in scientific investigation-from the germ of an idea about genetic markers for homosexuality to results suggesting that the X-chromosome carries a marker for male homosexuality and speculation on the evolutionary and physiological mechanisms involved. Hamer's research included an intimate exploration of the development of homosexual behavior, family histories, and, finally, careful statistical and molecular analysis. Fortunately for Hamer, he already occupied a prestigious position that covered his day-to-day laboratory needs since the path he chose had many barriers, including hostility from celebrated scientists and intense public attention. While the topic may be offensive to some, this is an engaging odyssey through the mind of a scientist on a controversial path, with much musing, justification, and reassessment along the way. Recommended for both lay readers and specialists.
Constance Rinaldo, Dartmouth Coll., Hanover, N.H.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Every single day, in laboratories and universities, scientists make discoveries, some great and some small, but few of them are reported on the front pages of the world's major newspapers, featured on talk shows, included in Time magazine's list of "The Best Science" of the year, heralded in the National Enquirer, and turned into catchy slogans for T-shirts. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Human Genome Project, Cancer Institute, New York, United States, Harvard University, Angela Pattatucci, Cousin Martin, Elliot Gershon, National Institutes of Health, Roger Gorski, Ruth Hubbard, Juanita Eldridge, Michael Bailey, Triangle Club New!
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