Dean Hamer
- January 9, 2024
- Geneticist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Dean Hamer |
| Occupation | Geneticist |
| Date Of Birth | May 29, 1951(1951-05-29) |
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Montclair |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New Jersey |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Dean Hamer Biography
| Name | Dean Hamer |
| Birthday | May 29 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | Montclair |
| Home Town | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Dean Hamer is one of the most popular and richest Geneticist who was born on May 29, 1951 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States.
In the 1990s Hamer began studies on the genetics of human behavior, which led to the first molecular evidence for genes that influence human sexual orientation. His research group’s first paper, published in Science in 1993, reported that the maternal but not paternal male relatives of gay men had increased rates of same-sex orientation, suggesting the possibility of sex- linked transmission in a portion of the population. A genetic linkage analysis of DNA samples from these families showed that gay brothers had an increased probability of sharing polymorphic markers on the subtelomeric region of the long arm of the X chromosome, Xq28, providing statistically significant evidence for linkage to the sexual orientation phenotype. This finding was replicated in two other studies in the United States whereas a study in Canada found contrary results; meta-analysis of all data available at that time suggested that Xq28 has a significant but not exclusive effect. Subsequently, a genomewide scan by Hamerʻs group revealed additional regions on autosomes that were moderately linked to male sexual orientation.
Hamer turned to documentary filmmaking to address complex scientific and social issues often overlooked by the mainstream media. In 2005, he and partner Joe Wilson formed Qwaves with the mission of producing “insightful and provocative films that emanate from the voices of those on the outside, that incite us to abandon our comfortable role as spectators, and that compel us to question and to act.” Their films won several awards including winner of the PBS Independent Lens Shorts Festival and Seeds of Tolerance Award.
Dean Hamer Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Geneticist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Dean Hamer is one of the richest Geneticist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dean Hamer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Dean Hamer (/ˈ h eɪ m ər / ; born May 29, 1951) is an American geneticist, author, and filmmaker. He is known for his research on the role of genetics in sexual orientation and human behavior, contributions to biotechnology and HIV/AIDS prevention, and popular books and documentaries on a wide range of topics.
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In 2017, Hamer and Wilson released Leitis in Waiting, which documents the lives of transgender women in Tonga. It was co-produced by Hinaleimoana Wong- Kalu.
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Dennis Ranked on the list of most popular Geneticist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dean Hamer celebrates birthday on May 29 of every year.