Is there any correlation between the number of individuals on can sleep with and the genetic constitution?
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Males are evolved to copulate all fertile females in the clan, and to make sure that other males won't. . . Females are evolved to submit to the dominant male, every female wanted to be the dominant male's favourite, once another male beats the dominant male and becomes dominant, automatically all females will accept him. . . That is the background behind the way we all behave. . .That what's hidden behind our fake quasi-civilised face. . .\nI think I answered your question, subtly. . . Read it again and you will get the exact answer! . . .
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To this point no because true hermaphrodites are usually born with non-functional reproductive systems, and in any case true hermaphrodites don't end up with a scrotum since the material used to make the scrotum in males is used to produce the labia majora of the female's vulva.  As the tissue goes toward that end, any testicles the hermaphrodite has will be kept too close to the body cavity, and therefore the temperature will be too high for them to complete spermatogenesis (and thus the hermaphrodite will be sterile in that regard).\n\nHowever, it should be noted that the whole "DNA is too similar" idea is a myth.  While you stand a 50/50 chance of producing a non-functional child by it inheriting two Y chromosomes and no X (which is not viable), even if the DNA of the hermaphrodite is male, it still has a 50% chance of uniting an X and Y, at which point the embryo would likely be viable, as you know the DNA it inherited produced a viable organism... and if the hermaphrodite's DNA happens to be genetically female, then you have no problem.  Human beings survive just fine with an extra X chromosome.\n\nDNA has no problems replicating itself with similar or identical strands, and the assumed incidence of physical defects associated with inbreeding, while higher than breeding with someone outside the family line, is only 6% compared to 3%, and hardly the disastrous odds portending certain doom and gloom for the offspring many think such a mating must entail.\n\nIt may be morally reprehensible and disgusting to consider in our society, but there have been tons of children produced by cousins mating with each other, brothers and sisters mating with each other, parents and their children mating with each other, and they're generally as healthy as all the rest.  \n\nSo far, though, only one virgin birth has been reported, and Jesus's father was more than willing to take responsibility for being the other parent... which means at this point the phrase "go f**k yourself" is still just a fanciful insult.  =)
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Really rare, since there are SEVERAL genes that control eye color, and then you have to worry about the issue of genetic complementation. If you know the allele frequency of each genes that control eye color, it is a very small number, but it is still possible.
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I don't think so. homogeneous populations are more vulnerable to diseases. This is because large numbers of the population share the same genes. The more diversified the gene pool the better the chances of survival. That's one of the reasons people reproduce sexually as opposed to asexually. So spread those genes around. :)
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Ideally you would want the largest number possible. If you use too few people then there would not be enough variety in their genes.\n\nEventually the entire population's genes would be very similar and the members of the population would have similar strengths and weaknesses eg. if one member of the population is not resistant to a particular virus, then because of the genetic similarity to other members it is quite likely that the entire population would not be resistant. It would be possible for them to be wiped out by a single virus (or other threat).
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No. Maybe 40-50,000 at most. About the same number of people who are homicidal maniacs. There's a direct correlation because both are mental disorders.
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actually, the one out of every 500,000 is just short hand for we don't have enough cases to figure out what the real statistics is for this disease. This fact was actually brought up in an class on evolution I had the other week, but yeah, don't rely on the one out 500,000 or 1 out 200,000 statistics, it's just some guestimate that sounds better then we don't know.
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i dont think so.  i think they are pretty much genetic because i have seen people who are in good shape that have them.
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wow...didn't know all that...good info...i agree..it is a type of mental disorder...kinda like over eaters, thieves, drunkards, and so on....people who say it has been around for a long time and say its normal...so has murder is that normal...and if it is so normal...why does is go against natural law...they can't reproduce themselves...how does it exist if it is not a mental condition? so i guess we made the wrong decision...
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We are kinda far from susscessfull traits selection (at least the ones you mentioned). In vitro-fertilization (IVF) allows the doctor to test for more common genetics diseases and sex of the baby. Genetic diseases are cometimes caracterized by a single point mutation in a specific gene and diagnostic test for those are easily available. Therefore couples doing IVF can easily select the sex of the baby and make sure the baby is free of common genetic diseases, or some that would be high risk according to family history. However traits such as the ones you mentioned are still not completely understood, they are very complex and most importantly not really linked no any set of genes in a way that could be easily tested and diagnosed. Even depression seems to be associated with certain genes but are also dependent on environmental factors (enything not genetic such as family life experience food sun exposure etc) since the genes are not enough to predict who has it and who doesn't. So the biggest limitation here is being able to understand how those traits are defined in the genetic level and being able to associate them with specific genes.
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Are you talking about just being able to fall asleep quickly or are you talking about narcolepsy?\n\nIf it's the first, I think that some people are really just able to relax quicker and fall asleep faster than others.\n\nIf it's the second, it's a medical condition that cannot be controlled.  Here is a link with all the info:\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/narcolepsy/narcolepsy.htm
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I think we need to do something about the violations being meted out for using people's names in questions. Honestly.\n\nAnyway, there is some evidence of a so-called "god gene."\n\nHonestly, I don't know quite as much about it as I should, but I'll give you some links. What little I do know is what I read in Time or Newsweek or US News and World Report about a year ago. I don't remember which magazine it was.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_gene\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385500580/sr=8-1/qid=1141532372/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-1832914-4225705?%5Fencoding=UTF8\n\nhttp://washingtontimes.com/world/20041114-111404-8087r.htm\n\nHere you go.\n\nWell, the amazon link won't work, but the book is "The God Gene" by Dean Hamer.
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It is true we are all nearly identical genetically.  This is why culture plays such a defining role in our behavior both individually and as part of a larger group.\n\nThis is, for example, why I don't want to be part of a democratic system where religious fundamentalist are the clear majority.  I enjoy the ability to worship as I see fit without the threat of being stoned in public.\n\nIs this the answer you sought?\n\n-Armus
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i don't know that its too important, but it sure does seem to be on a lot of peoples minds... \nis there a connection between genetics and homosexuality?\n\nalso:\nwhat makes someone kill?\nwhat makes someone rape?\nwhat goes through terroists minds just before they blow themselves up?\n\nthis should be answered:\nwhy the he11 do people like George W. Bush?\nis that, like, a chemical imbalance? \nif so, are there pills you can take for that? \nmy dad and this lady i work with need a prescription.
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Yep, just the genes. That, and lots of sex.
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Well, I have this friend that had 4 kids and lost custody cause she was a crack head & also had 50lbs too much crack, anyway she might be a good choice and she would split and leave u the kid. I would have to say there would be no gaurantee on what the babies health would be though. But thats the chance you take , along with the mixture of your DNA ! She is a nice Religious girl , just a little ate up and out there ( Somewhere, Just don't know where). Oh by the way , watch those blond jokes u leave ladies cause u look like a natural platinum blond now !
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Hi,\nI remember reading a newspaper article where some geneticists (I believe at McGill) said that the gene which carries tendencies toward depression also carries creativity;  it would explain a lot about artists, actors and musicians if true.\nSome scientists believe that artistic natures developed as a way to attract a mate, hence the musician with a line of groupies waiting for him.\nI think these findings were at the very preliminary stages.