Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender
Cell-free DNA prenatal screening, sometimes called ‘the gender test,’ cannot determine gender because gender is more than just genes and genitals.
Kimberly Zayhowski, Assistant Professor, Boston University •
conversation
June 25, 2024 • ~10 min
June 25, 2024 • ~10 min
Lynn Conway was a trans woman in tech − and underappreciated for decades after she helped launch the computing revolution
The trailblazing engineer was co-inventor of a technique for designing computer chips that laid the groundwork for the computing revolution.
Mar Hicks, Associate Professor of Data Science, University of Virginia •
conversation
June 19, 2024 • ~7 min
June 19, 2024 • ~7 min
Women favour climate actions that benefit future generations more than men – new study
Attitudes towards climate policies partly depend on a consideration of future, as yet unborn, descendants. Women tended to show more ability to think about how future generations could benefit.
Emma A. Renström (prev. Bäck), Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg •
conversation
March 13, 2024 • ~6 min
March 13, 2024 • ~6 min
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