Sex differences in the human brain: a roadmap for more careful analysis and interpretation of a biological reality
The presence, magnitude, and significance of sex differences in the human brain are hotly
debated topics in the scientific community and popular media. This debate is largely fueled …
debated topics in the scientific community and popular media. This debate is largely fueled …
[HTML][HTML] New insights into the dynamic development of the cerebral cortex in childhood and adolescence: Integrating macro-and microstructural MRI findings
Through dynamic transactional processes between genetic and environmental factors,
childhood and adolescence involve reorganization and optimization of the cerebral cortex …
childhood and adolescence involve reorganization and optimization of the cerebral cortex …
[HTML][HTML] Brain charts for the human lifespan
Over the past few decades, neuroimaging has become a ubiquitous tool in basic research
and clinical studies of the human brain. However, no reference standards currently exist to …
and clinical studies of the human brain. However, no reference standards currently exist to …
Why and how to account for sex and gender in brain and behavioral research
Long overlooked in neuroscience research, sex and gender are increasingly included as
key variables potentially impacting all levels of neurobehavioral analysis. Still, many …
key variables potentially impacting all levels of neurobehavioral analysis. Still, many …
Cortical thickness across the lifespan: Data from 17,075 healthy individuals aged 3–90 years
Delineating the association of age and cortical thickness in healthy individuals is critical
given the association of cortical thickness with cognition and behavior. Previous research …
given the association of cortical thickness with cognition and behavior. Previous research …
A meta‐analysis of sex differences in animal personality: no evidence for the greater male variability hypothesis
The notion that men are more variable than women has become embedded into scientific
thinking. For mental traits like personality, greater male variability has been partly attributed …
thinking. For mental traits like personality, greater male variability has been partly attributed …
Carving the biodevelopment of same-sex sexual orientation at its joints
Sexual orientation is a core aspect of human experience and understanding its development
is fundamental to psychology as a scientific discipline. Biological perspectives have played …
is fundamental to psychology as a scientific discipline. Biological perspectives have played …
Men, women and STEM: Why the differences and what should be done?
It is a well-known and widely lamented fact that men outnumber women in a number of fields
in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). The most commonly discussed …
in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). The most commonly discussed …
Variability in energy expenditure is much greater in males than females
In mammals, trait variation is often reported to be greater among males than females.
However, to date, mainly only morphological traits have been studied. Energy expenditure …
However, to date, mainly only morphological traits have been studied. Energy expenditure …
[HTML][HTML] Recommendations for a better understanding of sex and gender in the neuroscience of mental health
There are prominent sex/gender differences in the prevalence, expression, and life span
course of mental health and neurodiverse conditions. However, the underlying sex-and …
course of mental health and neurodiverse conditions. However, the underlying sex-and …