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Meet the Algae That Went from Male/Female to Hermaphroditic
Meet the Algae That Went from Male/Female to Hermaphroditic
A study suggests that several species of brown algae may have independently evolved to express both sexes simultaneously, and it’s likely that female algae evolved male traits—not the other way around.
A study suggests that several species of brown algae may have independently evolved to express both sexes simultaneously, and it’s likely that female algae evolved male traits—not the other way around.
sex bias
Opinion: Neuroscientists Need to Think about Sex (Bias)
Nora Wolcott | Oct 1, 2021 | 3 min read
The myth of female variability is shaping what we know about our brains.
Females Gain Ground as Biomedical Research Subjects
Shawna Williams | Jun 9, 2020 | 2 min read
A study finds improvement in the proportion of scientific projects that include both sexes, but analyzing results by sex is not routine.
Only Women Speakers at Microbiome Conference
Ashley Yeager | Feb 26, 2019 | 2 min read
Event organizers are taking criticism for choosing to exclude men from giving talks.
To Highlight Gender Gaps, Scientists Decline Opportunities
Diana Kwon | Aug 24, 2018 | 3 min read
Activists are protesting imbalanced conferences, editorial boards, and other professional activities by refusing to join.
Sex Differences in Human Gene Expression
Jef Akst | May 4, 2017 | 2 min read
Researchers uncover thousands of genes whose activity varies between men and women.
Notable Science Quotes
The Scientist Staff | Dec 1, 2016 | 2 min read
The importance of science innovation, publishing and gender, and more
The Trouble With Sex in Science
Kerry Grens | Aug 9, 2016 | 1 min read
Researchers argue for the consideration of hormones and sex chromosomes in preclinical experiments.
Speaking of Science
The Scientist Staff | Nov 1, 2014 | 2 min read
November 2014's selection of notable quotes
Surgery Studies Rarely Use Females
Kerry Grens | Aug 28, 2014 | 2 min read
An analysis of papers published in several surgical journals reveals an overwhelming reliance on male subjects and male-derived cells.