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    The Gay Gene

    Scientists have identified certain genetic markers that may prove that homosexuality is something you’re born with, not a lifestyle choice. But the gay community has mixed feelings about the news.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Barbara Bogaev • Jun 6, 2014 • 1 min read

    Scientists have identified certain genetic markers that may prove that homosexuality is something you’re born with, not a lifestyle choice. But the gay community has mixed feelings about the news.

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    Bullet Trains, The Gay Gene and Hollywood NIMBYs
    1. 0:00Bullet Train Lawsuit
    2. 7:35Hollywood NIMBYs
    3. 15:10Film
    4. 26:36"Stairway to Heaven" Lawsuit
    5. 41:48The Gay GeneYou’re reading this
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      Barbara Bogaev

      radio journalist

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      Andrew Walsh

      Too Beautiful to Live

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Dean Hamer

      geneticist

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    Bullet Trains, The Gay Gene and Hollywood NIMBYs
    1. 0:00Bullet Train Lawsuit
    2. 7:35Hollywood NIMBYs
    3. 15:10Film
    4. 26:36"Stairway to Heaven" Lawsuit
    5. 41:48The Gay GeneYou’re reading this
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