7 risk factors predict heart attack in young women

Young men and women often have different risk factors for acute myocardial infarction, research finds.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
May 6, 2022 ~10 min

Brain of girls and boys with autism aren’t the same

The organization of brains in girls with autism differs from that of boys. The findings could improve diagnosis and treatment for girls.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Feb. 22, 2022 ~9 min


Many claims about sex differences lack scientific rigor

"...an alarming percentage of claims of sex differences are not backed by sufficient evidence." Researchers call for raising the bar.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Nov. 10, 2021 ~8 min

Turtles indicate temp’s role in sex chromosome imbalance

New research with a kind of softshell turtle could clarify the function of sex chromosomes in a vast number of organisms, say researchers.

Fred Love-Iowa State • futurity
July 29, 2021 ~7 min

Turtles indicate temp’s role in sex chromosome imbalance

New research with a kind of softshell turtle could clarify the function of sex chromosomes in a vast number of organisms, say researchers.

Fred Love-Iowa State • futurity
July 29, 2021 ~7 min

Antibiotic makes these pesky flies produce only males

Making certain fruit flies, Drosophila suzukii, produce only male offspring could protect soft-skinned fruit crops, research indicates.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
June 30, 2021 ~4 min

Does low testosterone make COVID-19 worse for men?

Researchers have found a link between low testosterone and more severe COVID-19. It could explain why men seem to get worse cases.

Julia Evangelou Strait-WUSTL • futurity
May 28, 2021 ~8 min

Why do COVID vaccines seem to work better for men?

Researchers are investigating why COVID-19 vaccines that use nanoparticles appear to be more effective for men than women.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
May 25, 2021 ~10 min


T cells may reveal why women get severe COVID less than men

New research clarifies why women get severe COVID-19 about half as often as men. It comes down to specific immune cells, the study finds.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
April 26, 2021 ~5 min

Immune cells may explain high BP after menopause

Menopause-induced changes to protective immune cells may contribute to the sharp increase in high blood pressure in postmenopausal women.

U. Arizona • futurity
Oct. 6, 2020 ~5 min

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