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...
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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...
Migraine-linked protein exhibits sex-specific pain effects
CGRP, a protein associated with migraine pain, appears to act differently between sexes. Researchers say a female-specific mechanism of downstream CGRP receptor activation is likely to contribute to the higher prevalence of migraine in women.... Read More...
Clues to Brain Differences Between Males and Females
A new study reveals how male sex steroids impact brain development. The findings could help shed light on behavioral developmental differences between males and females.... Read More...
When Watching Others in Pain, Women’s Brains Show More Empathy
Study reveals women have higher activation in sensory areas of the brain associated with pain compared to males when witnessing another person suffering.... Read More...
Genetic Mechanism Involved in How Females Inherit Traits Identified
Researchers have identified a specific mechanism involved in how females inherit traits. The findings could help reduce susceptibility to Fragile X and Rett syndrome, the researchers report.... Read More...
Women’s Brains Appear Three Years Younger Than Men’s
A new study reveals women's brain tend to appear three years younger than males of the same age. Researchers report this could be a reason why women tend to remain mentally sharp longer than men.... Read More...
Adults Take Girls’ Pain Less Seriously
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...
Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories
A new mouse study reveals males recall fearful memories better than females. Researchers attribute the difference to the gene Cdk5, which has previously been implicated in creating fear memories and stress behaviors. The study reports Cdk5 is naturally activated in males, but not females.... Read More...
A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer
Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.... Read More...