Scientists at the University of Utah have discovered an apparent gene for sexual preference in the brains of nematode worms. While most nematodes are hermaphrodites, they mostly function as females that produce a small amount of sperm to fertilize their own eggs. About one in five hundred is a true male. However, both sexes produce pheromones. Researchers were able to switch off the so-called "fem-3" gene in the hermaphrodite worms' brains, causing them to become attracted to the pheromones of other hermaphrodites--essentially creating nematode lesbians. While the same may not be true for humans, it's becoming more and more likely that the reasonable assumption is true--sexual orientation is not a choice. Which explains why I cannot get it up for Don Rickles, no matter how hard I try. Read all about the study here.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Gay Worms
