SCIENTISTS SAY THAT HOMOSEXUALITY 40% GENETIC
Adding to decades of speculation and research a new study suggests that male homosexuality is at least partly genetic. Scientists at Northwestern University in Chicago say that a gay man’s DNA contributes around 40% toward him being gay while the other 60% of his sexuality is probably based on environmental or other factors. The researchers […]
FACEBOOK LAUDED FOR NEW GENDER OPTIONS
Facebook has been praised for introducing a custom gender field that will allow users to more accurately reflect who they are. The company announced in a statement that people will now be able to select from an extensive list of gender identities for their profiles instead of just male or female. “When you come to […]
NIGERIA: MOB BEATS 1O MEN ACCUSED OF BEING GAY
There are reports that 10 men, perceived to be gay, have been beaten by a mob of around 40 people in Nigeria. According to the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC), the attack happened in the community of Geshiri near Abuja on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Disturbingly, local police reportedly arrested […]