Millions of women go through pregnancy every year, yet science has only just begun to look at what it does to the brain—the ...

Brain scientists have long debated when, and how strongly, sex starts to shape the human brain. A growing body of imaging work now points to a clear answer: measurable differences in brain size and ...

Differences between men and women in intelligence and behaviour have been proposed and disputed for decades. Now, a growing body of scientific evidence shows hundreds of genes act differently in the ...

During menopause, the brain experiences something called hypometabolism—it’s getting less glucose, its primary fuel source.

A traditionally overlooked type of RNA plays an important role in promoting resilience to depression-but only in females. According to a new study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, ...

In the different rooms, the workings of the brain are illustrated by drawings of the men carrying out various tasks. The caption reads, “Imagine your brain as the executive branch of a big business.

Differences between men and women in intelligence and behavior have been proposed and disputed for decades. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Now, a growing body of ...