Male and female brains begin developing differently in the womb. Here's how genetics, hormones, and prenatal biology shape brain structure, behaviour, and mental health outcomes before birth.

A team of scientists from the U.S. has discovered that acetate, a simple molecule involved in how our bodies create energy, can significantly increase long-term memory in female mice. The researchers ...

Study could help reveal why some mental health disorders vary between men and women — but it's not clear whether the differences are due to sex or gender.

Scuba diving in the ocean can be an otherworldly experience, as can the marvels waiting to be discovered. Imagine swimming along and being approached by a massive sperm whale, who furthermore would ...

The question of the differences between so-called male and female brains has always sparked curiosity and fueled debate. Are we truly wired differently, or are these differences simply the result of ...

New research reveals that men in their 50s are biologically aging faster than women the same age, and the culprit may be ...

The brain favors repeating past actions over rational choice, explaining why we stick to habits even when better options exist.

In former college and professional football players, a new study has found higher levels of inflammation were associated with ...

Researchers from University College Cork in Ireland reared mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet and monitored their feeding behaviors as they grew into adulthood. While the weights of the mice ...

In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a chemical signal in the ...

Dr. Daphna Joel is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University. Dr. Joel is a member of the School of Psychological Sciences and the Sagol School of Neuroscience. After having ...