Gene variants provide insight into brain and body incongruence in transgender
Study reports twenty-one variants in nineteen genes have been found in estrogen signaling pathways in the brains of transgender individuals.... Read More...
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Veteran study details genetic basis for anxiety, links anxiety and depression
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...
Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition
Longer duration of estrogen exposure hormone therapy was associated with better cognition in older adult women.... Read More...
How and why does Parkinson’s disease affect women and men differently?
Study highlights the role estrogen plays in the differences in the progression of Parkinson's disease between men and women.... Read More...
The role of a single molecule in obesity
A molecule called 27HC directly affects white adipose tissue and increases body fat, even if you eat a healthy diet.... Read More...
Some women with psychotic disorders are more vulnerable around the time of menstruation
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...
Estrogen improves Parkinson’s disease symptoms
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...
High levels of estrogen in the womb linked to autism
Estrogens were significantly elevated in fetuses that later went on to develop autism. Higher levels of prenatal estrogens were more predictive of ASD than higher levels of prenatal androgens. The study supports a twenty-year-old theory that increased prenatal sex steroid hormones are a potential cause of autism spectrum disorder.... Read More...
How procrastinators and doers differ genetically
Women with higher levels of dopamine as a result of the TH gene tend to procrastinate more and are more distracted by their environment.... Read More...
A shorter reproductive window in women linked to increased dementia risk
Reproductive spans of less than 34 years were linked to an increased risk of developing dementia in women. In those who had hysterectomies, the associated Alzheimer's risk was elevated by 8%.... Read More...
Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making
Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed.... Read More...
Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies
According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.... Read More...