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Wow, what a roller-coaster that headline was for me. I read "predicting sex from rectal fungus...", so I was thinking this was somehow going to relate gut bact

Wow, what a roller-coaster that headline was for me. I read "predicting sex from rectal fungus...", so I was thinking this was somehow going to relate gut bacteria micro-biomes to peoples' sexual activities. Ah no; it's determining a person's sex by looking at their retina. I kinda want to read that other imaginary article now, though...

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saagarjha 4y ago
Let the AI do the job for you: Introduction: The human gastrointestinal tract is a complex and dynamic ecosystem, containing a diverse array of microorganisms that play a crucial role in maintaining health and well-being. Recent research has suggested that the composition of the gut microbiome may be associated with a variety of health outcomes, including sexual behavior and preferences. In this study, we sought to investigate whether it is possible to predict an individual's sexual activities from the presence and abundance of rectal fungal species. Methods: We recruited a sample of 100 participants (50 male and 50 female) from a sexually active population, and collected rectal swab samples from each individual. The samples were processed and analyzed using high-throughput DNA sequencing techniques, which allowed us to identify and quantify the abundance of fungal species in each sample. We then used statistical analysis to assess the relationship between the presence and abundance of rectal fungal species and the sexual behaviors and preferences reported by each participant. In particular, we focused on three specific behaviors: frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, and preference for same- or opposite-sex partners. Results: Our analysis revealed a significant association between the presence and abundance of certain rectal fungal species and sexual behavior. In particular, individuals who reported a higher frequency of sexual activity were more likely to harbor greater abundances of the fungal species Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Similarly, individuals who reported a higher number of sexual partners were more likely to have higher abundances of Candida glabrata and Cryptococcus neoformans. Finally, individuals who reported a preference for same-sex partners were more likely to have higher abundances of Aspergillus niger and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Discussion: Our findings suggest that the presence and abundance of certain rectal fungal species may be predictive of an individual's sexual behavior and preferences. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and to investigate the potential mechanisms underlying these associations. In particular, it will be important to understand whether the presence of these fungal species directly influences sexual behavior, or whether it is simply a marker for other factors that affect sexual behavior. Conclusion: In conclusion, our study provides preliminary evidence that it may be possible to predict an individual's sexual behavior and preferences from the presence and abundance of rectal fungal species. Further research is needed to confirm and expand upon these findings, and to explore the potential mechanisms underlying these associations.
- TeMPOraL 4y ago
  Holy shit. If you posted it somewhere out of context, and with a made-up DOI, I'd assume you copy-pasted from a real, legitimate paper. It looks short, but that's obviously because the PDF contains images and tables that couldn't be pasted into a HN comment textbox. Right? For my casual interests, I probably wouldn't bother looking up the original PDF, or even the names of the fungal species in the text. Can't wait for a model that can generate full PDF papers, complete with plausibly-looking images.
  - saagarjha 4y ago
    I just asked ChatGPT to make it for me. Presumably I could have it make some LaTeX markup to make the paper look pretty, and maybe some markup for the graphs, and turn that into a PDF.
    - TeMPOraL 4y ago
      That's what scares me. I didn't know you could generate plausible-sounding papers (with flaws being easily explained away by limitations of the medium of text-based news/discussion boards). And by a generally-accessible tool for that matter - correct me if I'm wrong, but ChatGPT is pretty much the only case where one can use a state-of-the-art model without getting on some long waitlist for blessed individuals, or paying up front.
- interroboink 4y ago
  Hmm, so the less-healthy-sounding fungi (black mold and ringworm) are associated with homosexuality. I wonder if this is a subtle case of "machine learning is like money laundering for bias", or I'm reading too much into it (:

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saagarjha 4y ago

Let the AI do the job for you: Introduction: The human gastrointestinal tract is a complex and dynamic ecosystem, containing a diverse array of microorganisms that play a crucial role in maintaining health and well-being. Recent research has suggested that the composition of the gut microbiome may be associated with a variety of health outcomes, including sexual behavior and preferences. In this study, we sought to investigate whether it is possible to predict an individual's sexual activities from the presence and abundance of rectal fungal species. Methods: We recruited a sample of 100 participants (50 male and 50 female) from a sexually active population, and collected rectal swab samples from each individual. The samples were processed and analyzed using high-throughput DNA sequencing techniques, which allowed us to identify and quantify the abundance of fungal species in each sample. We then used statistical analysis to assess the relationship between the presence and abundance of rectal fungal species and the sexual behaviors and preferences reported by each participant. In particular, we focused on three specific behaviors: frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, and preference for same- or opposite-sex partners. Results: Our analysis revealed a significant association between the presence and abundance of certain rectal fungal species and sexual behavior. In particular, individuals who reported a higher frequency of sexual activity were more likely to harbor greater abundances of the fungal species Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Similarly, individuals who reported a higher number of sexual partners were more likely to have higher abundances of Candida glabrata and Cryptococcus neoformans. Finally, individuals who reported a preference for same-sex partners were more likely to have higher abundances of Aspergillus niger and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Discussion: Our findings suggest that the presence and abundance of certain rectal fungal species may be predictive of an individual's sexual behavior and preferences. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and to investigate the potential mechanisms underlying these associations. In particular, it will be important to understand whether the presence of these fungal species directly influences sexual behavior, or whether it is simply a marker for other factors that affect sexual behavior. Conclusion: In conclusion, our study provides preliminary evidence that it may be possible to predict an individual's sexual behavior and preferences from the presence and abundance of rectal fungal species. Further research is needed to confirm and expand upon these findings, and to explore the potential mechanisms underlying these associations.

TeMPOraL 4y ago
Holy shit. If you posted it somewhere out of context, and with a made-up DOI, I'd assume you copy-pasted from a real, legitimate paper. It looks short, but that's obviously because the PDF contains images and tables that couldn't be pasted into a HN comment textbox. Right? For my casual interests, I probably wouldn't bother looking up the original PDF, or even the names of the fungal species in the text. Can't wait for a model that can generate full PDF papers, complete with plausibly-looking images.
- saagarjha 4y ago
  I just asked ChatGPT to make it for me. Presumably I could have it make some LaTeX markup to make the paper look pretty, and maybe some markup for the graphs, and turn that into a PDF.
  - TeMPOraL 4y ago
    That's what scares me. I didn't know you could generate plausible-sounding papers (with flaws being easily explained away by limitations of the medium of text-based news/discussion boards). And by a generally-accessible tool for that matter - correct me if I'm wrong, but ChatGPT is pretty much the only case where one can use a state-of-the-art model without getting on some long waitlist for blessed individuals, or paying up front.
interroboink 4y ago
Hmm, so the less-healthy-sounding fungi (black mold and ringworm) are associated with homosexuality. I wonder if this is a subtle case of "machine learning is like money laundering for bias", or I'm reading too much into it (: