Brain feminization requires active repression of masculinization via DNA methylation The March 30 issue of Nature Neuroscience includes an interesting article that may help explain different reproductive behaviors of male vs. females. Researchers at the University of Maryland studied development of fetal rats and found that the developing mammalian brain is destined for a female […]
Endocrinology, physiology, Preclinical Research, Sex Determinants
Brain feminization requires active repression of masculinization via DNA methylation AUTHORS: Bridget M Nugent, Christopher L Wright, Amol C Shetty, Georgia E Hodes, Kathryn M Lenz, Anup Mahurkar, Scott J Russo, Scott E Devine & Margaret M McCarthy The developing mammalian brain is destined for a female phenotype unless exposed to gonadal hormones during a […]
Endocrinology, physiology, Preclinical Research, Sex Determinants
Need for a Sex Specific Formula for Stress Testing HealthDay News — The formula doctors use to evaluate treadmill stress tests, and thereby assess heart health, doesn’t account for important differences between men and women, based on preliminary findings presented at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting on March 30, 2014. Doctors now use […]
Cardiology, exercise, heart, physiology
The State of Women’s Health Research A Focus on Female Veterans July 22, 2011 Pew Charitable Trust Conference Center Washington, D.C. The Society for Women’s Health Research • 1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 701, Washington, DC 20036 Phone 202-223-8224 • Fax 202.833.3472 • Web site www.swhr.org Executive Summary There are numerous crucial differences between […]
health care, infections, Mental Health, Musculoskeletal, physiology, PTSD, SWHR, Veterans
