Transgender Biomarkers and Natural Experiments
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This podcast covers for transgender genetic gender behavior predisposition in the form of biomarkers and "natural experiments." Biomarkers include handedness, 2D4D finger length ratio and FTM anatomy.  Natural experiments include the saga of David Reimer and the effects of raising males with cloacl extrophy in the feminine gender behavior category. 
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