Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with a
worldwide prevalence of about 1%, characterized by impairments in social interaction …

The female sex hormone estrogen has been ascribed potent neuroprotective properties. It
signals by binding and activating estrogen receptors that, depending on receptor subtype …

Studies have shown differences in specific cognitive ability domains and risk of Alzheimer's
disease between the men and women at later age. However it is important to know that sex …

Puberty is characterized by hormonal, physical and psychological transformation. The
human brain undergoes significant changes between childhood and adulthood, but little is …

Traditionally sex hormones have been associated with reproductive and developmental
processes only. Since the 1950s we know that hormones can have organizational effects on …

Sex is a critical factor in the diagnosis and development of a number of mental health
disorders including autism, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, Parkinson's disease …

Noted for its fair and equal coverage of men and women, Psychology of Gender reviews the
research and issues surrounding gender from multiple perspectives, including psychology …

Biological differences between men and women contribute to many sex-specific illnesses
and disorders. Historically, it was argued that such differences were largely, if not …

Brain sex differences are established developmentally and generate enduring changes in
circuitry and behavior. Steroid-mediated masculinization of the rat amygdala during …

During social interactions we automatically infer motives, intentions, and feelings from bodily
cues of others, especially from the eye region of their faces. This cognitive empathic ability is …