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# Dean Hamer

(1951)   Geneticist

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Dean Hamer is a geneticist.

## Quick Facts About Dean Hamer

Born May 29, 1951

Profession Geneticist

## About Dean Hamer

American geneticist... \| Dean Hamer is an American geneticist, author, and filmmaker. He is known for his research on the role of genetics in sexual orientation and for a series of popular books and films that have changed scientific and public understandings and perceptions of human sexuality and gender.

##  Quotes by Dean Hamer

> [William Stillman continues his fascinating exploration of the myriad connections between autism and human personality. The Soul of Autism makes a strong…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dean-hamer/william-stillman-continues-his-fascinating-exploration-of-the-myriad/)

Dean Hamer

[Autism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/autism/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bf/dean-hamer-73490_autism_william-stillman-continues-his-fascinati_599537.png)

> [Spirituality is intensely personal; religion is institutional.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dean-hamer/spirituality-is-intensely-personal-religion-is-institutional/)

Dean Hamer

[Religion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/religion/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f8/dean-hamer-73490_religion_spirituality-is-intensely-personal-relig_1112427.png)

> [How you feel right now is about equally genetic and circumstantial, but how you will feel on average over the next ten…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dean-hamer/how-you-feel-right-now-is-about-equally-genetic-and-circumstantial/)

Dean Hamer

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc9/dean-hamer-73490_average_how-you-feel-right-now-is-about-equally_1670926.png)

> [Oh dear, you are confusing molecular science with ancient history.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dean-hamer/oh-dear-you-are-confusing-molecular-science-with-ancient-history/)

Dean Hamer

[Ancient](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ancient/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/299/dean-hamer-73490_ancient_oh-dear-you-are-confusing-molecular-scie_2701152.png)

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