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UCLA study finds same genes act differently in males and females
UCLA researchers report that thousands of genes behave differently in the same organs of males and females — something never detected to this degree. view more (2006-07-10)
Deadly parasite's rare sexual dalliances may help scientists neutralize it
For years, microbiologist Stephen Beverley, Ph.D., has tried to get the disease-causing parasite Leishmania in the mood for love. view more (2009-04-10)
Boys abused at school likely to suffer persistent health problems
Boys sexually abused at school are three times as likely to suffer persistent health problems as other boys, finds new research in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. The study shows that while the type and frequency of reported health problems were similar in boys who had and had not been sexually abused, the length of time they took to resolve... view more... (2002-02-18)
Molecular Biologists Reveal Historical Secrets
By analysing DNA from ancient human remains researchers can determine the sex and ethnicity of our ancestors and help historians to compose a complete picture of their life and customs. In the region of Altai Mountains archaeologists discovered remains of an ancient civilisation. During excavations, they found many bones of newborns and wondered... view more... (2002-07-05)
The penalty of having a sister — why sibling sex matters for male saiga antelopes
Having a twin sister could put male saiga antelopes at a reproductive disadvantage, says new research published today. The study shows that male twins with a sister are born lighter than those with a brother, making them smaller than the optimal size for males. view more (2007-03-07)
Sugar, spice and puppy dog tails: Developing sex-typed personality traits and interests
A new longitudinal study of children's personality traits and interests tells us that sex-typed characteristics develop differently in girls and boys. view more (2009-04-29)
Computers in the classrooom: girls lose out in the boy zone
Boys dominate computers in the classroom, and young girls still see the computer as predominantly a 'male preserve' according to research presented today, Tuesday 15 December, to The British Psychological Society's London Conference, held at the Institute of Education, by psychologists Dr Helen Fitzpatrick (Strathclyde University) and Dr Margaret... view more... (1998-12-03)
Expenditures rising for back and neck problems, but health outcomes do not appear to be improving
Although expenses related to back and neck problems have increased substantially in the last decade, outcomes such as functional disability and work limitations do not appear to be improving. view more (2008-02-13)
Italian research reveals a new twist in the battle of the sexes
How nature tries to compensate for the vulnerability of male babies.. New research from Italy reveals that mother nature tries very hard to compensate for the fact that male foetuses and newborns are more fragile than females by allowing significantly more boys to be conceived at a time of year when conditions for pregnancy and birth are optimal.... view more... (2003-03-24)
New genetic study of Asperger syndrome, autistic traits and empathy
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have identified 27 genes that are associated with either Asperger Syndrome (AS) and/or autistic traits and/or empathy. view more (2009-07-15)
A new explanation of 'Asian paradox'
Although Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has been classified as a class I (or definite) carcinogen by World Health Organization (WHO), the controversy as to why only a minority of infected patients develop gastric cancer still remains. view more (2009-10-29)
Does the desire to consume alcohol and tobacco come from our genetic makeup?
Alcohol and smoking can be harmful, if not deadly. While the desire for these substances can be due to environmental cues, genomic factors also play an important role. view more (2007-08-13)
Low-income kids report first sexual intercourse at 12 years old in new ISU study
As a new mother herself, Brenda Lohman admits to being shocked by the results of a new study she co-authored. It found that among nearly 1,000 low-income families in three major cities, one in four children between the ages of 11 and 16 reported having sex, with their first sexual intercourse experience occurring at the average age of 12.77. view more (2009-08-18)
Asthma in boys may be just a phase, but for girls it may be there to stay
Boys may be more apt than girls to have childhood asthma, but, when compared to girls, they are also more likely to grow out of it in adolescence and have a decreased incidence of asthma in the post-pubertal years. This indicates that there may be a buried mechanism in asthma development, according to a prospective study that analyzed airway... view more... (2008-08-15)
Are some men predisposed to pedophilia?
Height may point to a biological basis for pedophilia, according to new research released by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). The study found that pedophilic males were shorter on average than males without a sexual attraction to children. view more (2007-10-23)
Twins have similar school performance to single-born children
Twins have similar academic performance to single-born children, finds a large Danish study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2006-09-29)
Is DNA Repair a Substitute for Sex?
Birds and bees may do it, but the microscopic animals called bdelloid rotifers seem to get along just fine without sex, thank you. What's more, they have done so over millions of years of evolution, resulting in at least 370 species. These hardy creatures somehow escape the usual drawback of asexuality - extinction - and the MBL's David Mark... view more... (2008-04-03)
Can condoms prevent sexually transmitted infections other than HIV?
Consistent condom use can reduce the spread of HIV, but are they the answer to rising rates of other sexually transmitted infections" view more (2008-01-25)
Pheromones - an evolutionary trick?
Female pheromones - airborne chemical messengers - may have evolved to trick men's thought processes: they can block men's ability to judge women's attractiveness. view more (1998-12-03)
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) should be allowed in Germany: study reveals demand for a change in the law
Current legislation on preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in Germany is out of step with the attitudes of Germans and should be changed, researchers told a news briefing at the 20th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology on Monday 28 June). At present PGD is forbidden in Germany, but in one of the first... view more... (2004-06-28)
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