females

A large, long-term study across the US and Sweden finds potential correlations between specific pollutants and the proportions of male and female babies born.

The Scientist speaks with organismal biologist Xavier Glaudas about possible reasons for his recent finding that male Montpellier snakes cannibalize female conspecifics.

Engineered antibodies trap and immobilize human sperm in the reproductive tract of female sheep, paving the way for possible use as a nonhormonal contraceptive in people.

Asexual female nematodes use their male offsprings’ sperm to fertilize eggs, but cast away their genes.

The pelvic bones of women have been shaped more by random evolution than by natural selection, a new study finds.

An analysis of abstracts from American Geophysical Union meetings reveals that female scientists get fewer speaking opportunities than men.

This device models the female reproductive tract and might lead scientists to a greater understanding of fibroids, cancer, and infertility.

Authored by Salk PIs, the study claims women attract more federal funding, yet have smaller labs and receive less support from the institute.

Researchers uncover thousands of genes whose activity varies between men and women.

An analysis of journals from the American Geophysical Union finds women are underrepresented as reviewers, likely because editors recommend them less often.

How male and female brains diverge is a hotly debated topic, but the study of model organisms points to differences that cannot be ignored.

Mental agility in women deteriorates at twice the rate of that in men, according to a study of people with mild cognitive impairment.

The federal agency will convene a two-day workshop in October to discuss the development of drugs to treat the issue.