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·March 15, 2023·3 min read

Metabolic Disorder and Genetic Differences Associated With Female Depression

Researchers identified 11 areas of DNA that were linked to depression in women and one in males. They also found depression was associated with metabolic disease in women, providing an important new aspect to consider when treating depressive symptoms.

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·January 25, 2023·4 min read

Drug That Targets Tauopathies in Mice Reveals Sex Differences in Response

Exposure to drugs that target tauopathies extended survival, reduced neurodegenerative biomarkers, and functionally reduced aberrant behaviors in female mice, but not in males.

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·December 8, 2022·3 min read

Anti-aging Drug Rapamycin Might Only Benefit Females

The anti-aging drug Rapamycin only prolongs the lifespan of females according to research using fruit fly and mouse models. Rapamycin increased autophagy in female intestinal cells, but not in males. Findings suggest biological sex may be a crucial factor in the effectiveness of anti-aging drugs.

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·October 17, 2022·4 min read

Epigenetic Changes Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Differ in Men and Women

Post-mortem analysis of the brains of those with Parkinson's disease revealed more than 200 genes with different epigenetic markers compared to healthy brains, but the affected genes were almost entirely different between women and men.

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·October 10, 2022·4 min read

Men Age Faster Than Women, but the Younger Generation Is Closing the Gap

Researchers shed light on why the life expectancy and aging gap is narrowing between men and women.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Yes, Men Run Faster Than Women, but Over Shorter Distances and Not by Much

The between-sex performance gap when it comes to running is much narrower at shorter sprint distances, a new study reveals.

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·September 21, 2022·8 min read

Rare Human Gene Variant in ADHD, Autism Exposes Fundamental Sex Differences

Female mice show effects of the DAT mutation in brain regions unaffected in males, and vice versa. The findings reveal surprising differences in dopamine synapses between males and females controlling attention, pleasure, and motivation

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·August 11, 2022·5 min read

Aging Neutralizes Sex Differences in the Brain

Gene expression in male and female brains becomes more similar due to age, and both sexes contribute to the pattern. If the expression of a gene is higher in younger female brains it tends to be lower in younger male brains. Due to age, the gene expression reduces in females and increases in males, and vice versa.

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·August 2, 2022·6 min read

Men Have High Probability of Outliving Women, Especially the Married and Degree Educated

Men who are happily married and have embarked upon higher education have a greater probability of outliving women. The findings challenge the conventional belief that most women outlive men.

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·July 13, 2022·5 min read

Why Women May Not Respond to Depression Treatments the Same as Men

Study reveals how reduced function of the rgs2 protein in the nucleus accumbens contributes to symptoms associated with depression. The findings may assist with the development of new therapeutics to help treat depression in individuals.

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·June 5, 2022·3 min read

Have Girls Been Left Behind During the Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns affected girls' mental health more than boys', researchers report. Girls' emotional and behavioral difficulties increased by 1.6% compared to boys, and this was more pronounced in girls from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

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·May 14, 2022·5 min read

Drinker’s Sex Plus Brewing Method May Be Key to Coffee’s Link to Raised Cholesterol

The sex of the drinker in addition to the brewing method may explain coffee's link to increased cholesterol. Drinking 3-5 cups of espresso per day increased serum total cholesterol, especially in males.

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