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Scientists should have sex and gender on the brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2019

Incorporating sex (the biological attributes distinguishing males, females, or intersex individuals) and gender (psychological, social, and cultural factors which affect how a human identifies in society) could help improve scientific research, reduce bias and create new opportunities for innovation.... Read More...

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Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex and risk of preterm birth

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2019

Stress and depression during pregnancy can affect the fetus' sex and increase the risk of preterm birth. Mothers who experienced physical and psychological stress during pregnancy were less likely to have a baby boy. During pregnancy, the fetuses of stressed mothers had reduced heart rate movement coupling, indicating slower central nervous system development.... Read More...

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Scientists find gender-distinct circuit for depression

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2019

A circuit-specific gender difference in ventral hippocamps to nucleus accumbens (vHPC-NAc) neurons is dependent on testosterone and causes more susceptibility to stress in females. ... Read More...

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The neurobiological mechanisms behind schizophrenia may depend on gender

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 3, 2019

Schizophrenia is linked to alterations in pathways associated with glycosaminoglycan, neurotransmitter metabolism, and GABAergic synapses. A large percentage of genes related to schizophrenia are expressed differently between males and females. The results imply the mechanisms involved in schizophrenia development differ, at least slightly, between males and females.... Read More...

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Risk and progression of Alzheimer’s disease differ by gender

Neuroscience NewsJuly 16, 2019

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...

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Gender-biased protein may play role in autism: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsMay 5, 2019

204 proteins discovered were more highly regulated in females than males, with 31% of the proteins being associated with the development of Autism, researchers report. Findings shed new light on why males are at higher risk of ASD than females.... Read More...

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Gender impacts brain activity in alcohol use disorder

Neuroscience NewsMay 4, 2019

Men with alcohol use disorder have diminished brain activity in areas associated with emotional processing, memory and social processing, compared to women with AUD. The findings may lead to gender-specific treatments to help relieve addition to alcohol.... Read More...

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The impact of exercise and sleep on depression varies by gender

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2019

Study reports regular, vigorous exercise helps to protect males against depressive symptoms, while in women, no levels of physical activity had a significant impact on depression.... Read More...

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Playing video games generally not harmful to boys’ social development

Neuroscience NewsApril 23, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, playing video games does not have an overall negative impact on the social development of boys. However, girls who spend more time playing video games at age 10 have weaker social skills than girls who spend less time gaming. ... Read More...

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Gender identity leaves imprint on human brains

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Gender identity, rather than sex, may cause the epigenome of the brain to differ in males and females.... Read More...

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Adults Take Girls’ Pain Less Seriously

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers investigate the role gender stereotypes play when it comes to assessing pain in children. A new study reports adults tend to believe boys to be in more pain than girls.... Read More...

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Hate Speech From Women is Judged Harsher than From Men

Neuroscience NewsJuly 31, 2018

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...

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Newborn baby hiccups could be key to brain development

High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

Adolescent drinking increases anxiety and alcohol abuse risk later in life

Neuroscience

Newborn baby hiccups could be key to brain development

High-fat maternal diet can cause life-long changes in the fetal brain

Adolescent drinking increases anxiety and alcohol abuse risk later in life

Neurology

Research reveals no link between statins and memory loss

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AI

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Psychology

Adolescent drinking increases anxiety and alcohol abuse risk later in life

Side effects mild and brief with single antidepressant dose of intravenous ketamine

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gender

Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex and risk of preterm birth

Scientists find gender-distinct circuit for depression

The neurobiological mechanisms behind schizophrenia may depend on gender

Risk and progression of Alzheimer’s disease differ by gender

Gender-biased protein may play role in autism: Mouse study

Gender impacts brain activity in alcohol use disorder

The impact of exercise and sleep on depression varies by gender

Gender identity leaves imprint on human brains

Adults Take Girls’ Pain Less Seriously