Rosemary Warner (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} rjw76) wrote,@ 2009-02-11 13:10:00 |
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Spit in a jar FOR SCIENCE!
The KCL Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology is looking for UK-resident gay and bisexual cisgendered women to provide DNA samples for their research into the possibility of genetic basis for homosexuality. All you need do if you are one and want to take part is spit in the jar they provide and send it back to them.
"The study conducted by the Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology aims at complementing ongoing research on gender identity and female sexual orientation and clarifying the amount of the genetic contribution by assembling a sample of bi- and homosexual woman large enough to enable the use of genetic association studies.
The direct benefits to research you as a subject include the knowledge that you are participating in research of biological and social importance; Regarding general benefit to society, the proposed research could contribute to further understanding of genetic contributions to sexual orientation, gender identity and important general areas (genetics and sexuality) within biology, in addition to being of significant interest in society in general.
Participation will simply involve you donating a small saliva sample which only takes a few minutes and filling in a short questionnaire. This can be done either in the privacy of your home or by visiting our Department at St. Thomas’ Hospital.
To take part in this study you need to be female, between 18 and 89 years old, and consider yourself as either bi- or homosexual.
If this is you, and you would like to take part you will need to:
- Be willing to complete a brief questionnaire regarding details about your sexual orientation and ethnic origin which only takes a few minutes;
- Give a sample of saliva into a plastic pot which is sealed and posted free of charge to the Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology.
If, having read this you either require more information or would like to participate in this exciting study please email us at andrea.burri@kcl.ac.uk with your email and current postal address.
Thank you very much
We look forward to hearing from you!
Andrea Burri MSc
Clinical Psychologist
Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology
King´s College London
St.Thomas´ Hospital
London
The KCL Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology is looking for UK-resident gay and bisexual cisgendered women to provide DNA samples for their research into the possibility of genetic basis for homosexuality. All you need do if you are one and want to take part is spit in the jar they provide and send it back to them.
"The study conducted by the Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology aims at complementing ongoing research on gender identity and female sexual orientation and clarifying the amount of the genetic contribution by assembling a sample of bi- and homosexual woman large enough to enable the use of genetic association studies.
The direct benefits to research you as a subject include the knowledge that you are participating in research of biological and social importance; Regarding general benefit to society, the proposed research could contribute to further understanding of genetic contributions to sexual orientation, gender identity and important general areas (genetics and sexuality) within biology, in addition to being of significant interest in society in general.
Participation will simply involve you donating a small saliva sample which only takes a few minutes and filling in a short questionnaire. This can be done either in the privacy of your home or by visiting our Department at St. Thomas’ Hospital.
To take part in this study you need to be female, between 18 and 89 years old, and consider yourself as either bi- or homosexual.
If this is you, and you would like to take part you will need to:
- Be willing to complete a brief questionnaire regarding details about your sexual orientation and ethnic origin which only takes a few minutes;
- Give a sample of saliva into a plastic pot which is sealed and posted free of charge to the Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology.
If, having read this you either require more information or would like to participate in this exciting study please email us at andrea.burri@kcl.ac.uk with your email and current postal address.
Thank you very much
We look forward to hearing from you!
Andrea Burri MSc
Clinical Psychologist
Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology
King´s College London
St.Thomas´ Hospital
London
