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The link between our genes and ourselves is complicated. We know the DNA coded in our cells

is part of what makes each of us who we are.

But genes aren't the whole story, and genetic studies have big limitations.

Right. Especially when it comes to analyzing nuanced human identities like, for instance, sexual orientation.

Uh-oh.

Yeah.

What can genetic research really tell us about the origins of our own attractions, behaviors, and desires?

And more importantly, what can't it explain? Am I genetically predisposed to dyeing my hair different colors all the time, like Clementine and the eternal sunshine of the spotless mind?

I'm not sure that scientists have investigated that one quite yet, but some researchers have started using genetic study techniques in interesting ways.

We're talking bisexuality, risk-taking behavior, and evolutionary hunches extrapolated a bit too far.

Yeah, I'm Lauren Leffer, contributing writer at Scientific American.

And I'm Talika Boe's senior multimedia editor. And you're listening to Scientific American. And I'm Talika Bose, senior multimedia editor.

And you're listening to Scientific American Science Quickly Podcast.

Okay, so Talika, there's this recent study that we've been chatting about for over a month now.

Hmm, the risky bisexual's paper.

Well, at least that's how I've been referring to it in my head and also in conversation with you.

Yeah, yeah, risky bisexuals. And it's interesting research in some ways, but there were a lot of overly simplistic headlines that came out about it.

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