Reply to post: Re: Non binary DNA

Yorkshire cops have begun using on-the-spot fingerprint scanners

Dr Dan Holdsworth

Re: Non binary DNA

Assuming XX == female and XY == male is correct over 99% of the time. Naturally-occurring faults in the genetics of gender generally don't breed true, hence are heavily selected against by evolution (unless a different form of kin selection is at play; see also Social Darwinism).

That we now have a few edge cases merely means that an exception needs to be put into the software; something on the lines of "This person falls into the *other* category".

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