You may call me a project. That is not incorrect. [She doesn't find the term problematic, though perhaps she should.] I represent the pinnacle of their research.

Behavior that is rare is not necessarily of greater worth. [That strikes her as an illogical statement.] From a reproductive standpoint, same-sex mating is less desirable, though not detrimental. [Her feelings on the subject are quite neutral.] I do not form friendships.

Just because she is a researcher, that does not mean she is a good one. Researchers--and their studies--can be quite flawed.