bs2Nov 17, 2024

Saw thread on FB, had to search, TLDR for now:

> Turns out there is only ONE GENE on the Y chromosome that really matters to sex. It’s called the SRY gene. During human embryonic development the SRY protein turns on male-associated genes. Having an SRY gene makes you “genetically male”. But is this “biological sex”?

https://didyouknowfacts.com/biology-professor-breaks-down-why-defining-sex-and-gender-is-actually-not-simple-at-all/
#RebeccaHelm on #BiologicalSex #ChromosomalSex #HumanSexIsComplex
Kurt Vonnegut might have mentioned a number for human sexes....

Biology Professor Breaks Down Why Defining Sex and Gender Is Actually Not Simple At All

Sex and gender are more complicated than people want to believe. And in a world where many, many brave folks are coming forward to say that they don't

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Thread by @RebeccaRHelm: "Friendly neighborhood biologist here. I see a lot of people are talking about biological sexes and gender right now. […]"

If you know a bit about biology you will probably say that biological sex is caused by chromosomes, XX and you’re female, XY and you’re male. This is “chromosomal sex” but is it “biological sex”? Well...#BiologicalSex #Gender #GenderIdentity #RebeccaHelm #trans #transgender
Thread by @RebeccaRHelm: "Friendly neighborhood biologist here. I see a lot of people are talking about biological sexes and gender right now. Lots of folks make biol […]"
Thread by @RebeccaRHelm: "Friendly neighborhood biologist here. I s...

Thread by @RebeccaRHelm: "Friendly neighborhood biologist here. I see a lot of people are talking about biological sexes and gender right now. […]" (https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1207834357639139328.html) If you know a bit about biology you will probably say that biological sex is caused by chromosomes, XX and you’re female, XY and you’re male. This is “chromosomal sex” but is it “biological sex”? Well... #BiologicalSex #Gender #GenderIdentity #RebeccaHelm #trans #transgender