Male brains do seem to be built differently than female brains. An analysis of more than 100 studies found that the volume of a man’s brain is 8% to 13% greater than the volume of a woman’s ...

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The best established structural difference between male and female brains is the average difference in whole-brain volume. Across many, but not all studies, the putamen tends to be larger in males.

A traditionally overlooked type of RNA plays an important role in promoting resilience to depression—but only in females.

The idea that something fundamental sets male and female brains apart really gained momentum in the 19 th century. As explained by cognitive neuroscientist Gina Rippon in her book The Gendered ...

In animals with social structures, the drive to reproduce is a complex process; governed by the brain, it's influenced by ...

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Instead, the variations were distinct from typical male or female brain structures, suggesting a unique neuroanatomical profile rather than a simple cross-sex shift. Importantly, Savic and Arver ...

Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science recently discovered that female and male brains respond differently to chronic stress. This discovery could pave the way for personalized ...