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WHY

Are some of us gay?

Sex, attraction and identity all bring up strong debates. For years, scientists have tried to pin down why we fancy who we fancy. Genes? Brain chemistry? Vibes? There’s no tidy answer – but could we be on the cusp of a scientific explanation?

This week, Emma Kennedy is joined by geneticist and neuroscientist Dr Kevin Mitchell, associate professor at Trinity College Dublin to talk about attraction, the ‘gay gene’, and the universal appeal of prime David Beckham.

You can listen to the full episode here https://listen.podmasters.uk/whylinktree?c=AtWrjOpReDut5KYdd9Gm2A&h=a91e5d17c0fc6eedf

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