Brains of girls and boys are similar, producing equal math ability
There is no gender disparity in how children learn and perform math tasks.... Read More...
gender differences
Male/female differences in the development of brain hubs involved in memory and emotion
A new neuroimaging study reveals sex-based differences in the development of the hippocampus and amygdala. The findings may shed light on sex-based differences in the emergence of mental health disorders the occur during adolescence and early adulthood.... 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...
When natural disasters strike, men and women respond differently
In the face of natural disasters, women tend to take the risks far more seriously but have trouble convincing men their concerns are a priority.... Read More...
Decoding how kids get into hacking
Study reveals differences in personality types and gender roles between teens who get into hacking.... Read More...
Risk and progression of Alzheimer’s disease differ by gender
The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease is increased, and progression more rapid in women due to larger brain-wide accumulation and acceleration in the spread of tau. ... Read More...
Growing up high: Neurobiological consequences of adolescent cannabis use
Researchers evaluate the psychological and neurobiological impact of teen cannabis use. The findings, to be presented at the 13th Annual Canadian Neuroscience Meeting, will cover how cannabis contributes to cognitive impairments, psychosis and deficits in decision making in adolescents.... Read More...
Unlike men, women’s cognitive performance may improve at higher room temperature
Women have better cognitive performance when in higher temperature environments. Researchers found women performed better on verbal and math tests when the room temperature is warmer, while male performance peaks in colder room climates.... Read More...
Like A Lot of Things, Women’s Gut Microbiomes Appear to Mature Earlier than Men’s
Young women have higher gut bacteria diversity than males, study reports. ... Read More...
Hate Speech From Women is Judged Harsher than From Men
A new study reports women who make hateful remarks on social media are more likely to be judged more severely than men who make the same comments. ... Read More...
Social Media Use at Age 10 May Reduce Adolescent Girls’ Wellbeing
A new study links increased time spent on social media by 10 year old girls to a decline in wellbeing at the age of 15.... Read More...
Stress May Be Just As Unhealthy As Junk Food To Digestive System
Stress causes gut microbiota composition to shift as though a female mouse is on a high fat diet, researchers report.... Read More...