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Genetics and bisexuality

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A population-genetic model indicates that if there is a gene responsible for homosexual behaviour it can readily spread in populations. The model also predicts widespread bisexuality in humans.

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  1. Vincent Savolainen is at the Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3DS, UK

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  2. the Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 3HE, UK

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