Melbourne, October 27 : A study involving 112 male-to-female transsexuals has revealed that genetics plays a key role in determining people’s sense of gender.
The study involving several Melbourne research bodies and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) measured the variation in the androgen receptor gene, which is involved in the functioning of the sex hormone testosterone.
The researchers compared the DNA samples taken from the transsexuals with those taken from 250 typical men.
They found that the transsexuals were more likely than non-transsexuals to have a longer form of the gene.
Sydney - Prostitution is regulated differently in Australia's six states, allowing researchers like Basil Donovan to compare how the industry operates under different rules and the implications for public health.
Donovan, from the University of New South Wales, found that sex workers in his state had the lowest incidence of sexually transmitted disease.
If the health of those who work in the industry was the only consideration, he argues, other jurisdictions should fall into line with the biggest state and decriminalize prostitution and deregulate the industry.
"The prevalence of gonorrhoea in sex workers in Sydney is as close as you can get to zero," Donovan, an internationally recognized expert in sexual health, said.
Melbourne, Oct 26 : Late Aussie actor Heath Ledger had led a very romantic life, according to a new book by Janet Fife-Yeomans.
‘Heath, a Family’s Tale’ has revealed that the actor had a number of relationships, notably with Heather Graham, whom he started dating after he split broke-up with Christina (Cauchi).
Sydney - A slowing economy may compel Australia to tighten its borders, Immigration Minister Chris Evan said Sunday.
The nation's immigration will be reassessed by the government next month when the mid-year economic data is released.
The global financial crisis has resulted in an increased interest in migrating to Australia, especially from Britain and New Zealand.
"I think the downturn in Great Britain over the last year or two has actually seen a renewed interest from Great Britain in people looking to migrate either temporarily or permanently," Evan told Channel Nine.
Sydney - Australian stocks tumbled at the bell Monday following heavy losses last week.
Melbourne, Oct 26 : Late Aussie actor Heath Ledger had led a very romantic life, according to a new book by Janet Fife-Yeomans.
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