Researchers have uncovered specific regions of brain tissue where aromatase is present, that drives male sexual desire. Aromatase converts testosterone into estrogen in the brain, driving male sexual activity. Read More
When the expression of the ER-alpha gene was blocked in white-throated sparrows, the level of aggression they exhibited decreased. Read More
Researchers have uncovered a neural mechanism in female mice that shifts estrogen from playing a protective role in glucose metabolism to a disruptive one. Read More
Estrogen level fluctuations appear to play a role in alcohol use disorder in women. Reducing the number of estrogen receptors in the ventral tegmental area decreased binge drinking behaviors in female mouse models. Read More
Researchers have identified a group of glucose-sensing neurons in the ventrolateral area of the ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus and discovered how they work together to prevent hypoglycemia in mice. Read More
Study reports twenty-one variants in nineteen genes have been found in estrogen signaling pathways in the brains of transgender individuals. Read More
A large genome-wide study of over 200,000 veterans reveals six genetic variants linked to anxiety. Some of the variants have previously been linked to risk factors for PTSD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The findings provide the first convincing molecular explanation for the link between depression and anxiety. Read More
Longer duration of estrogen exposure hormone therapy was associated with better cognition in older adult women. Read More
Study highlights the role estrogen plays in the differences in the progression of Parkinson's disease between men and women. Read More
A molecule called 27HC directly affects white adipose tissue and increases body fat, even if you eat a healthy diet. Read More
A new study confirms the link between menstruation and worsening of psychosis symptoms in women with mental health disorders. Researchers found psychiatric admissions for women were one-and-a-half times higher during the time of menstruation. Read More
Selective estrogen treatments appear to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease in male mice. The study sheds light on sex-based differences associated with the disease and may provide new therapeutic avenues for treatment. Read More
