sex bias

Researchers challenge a male-dominated field and advocate for more representation of female subjects.

For years, neuroscience research overlooked female subjects, creating a significant bias. Today, researchers actively rebalance the scales with more inclusive and diverse studies.

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.

The myth of female variability is shaping what we know about our brains.

A study finds improvement in the proportion of scientific projects that include both sexes, but analyzing results by sex is not routine.

Event organizers are taking criticism for choosing to exclude men from giving talks.

Activists are protesting imbalanced conferences, editorial boards, and other professional activities by refusing to join.

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

The importance of science innovation, publishing and gender, and more

Researchers argue for the consideration of hormones and sex chromosomes in preclinical experiments.

November 2014's selection of notable quotes

An analysis of papers published in several surgical journals reveals an overwhelming reliance on male subjects and male-derived cells.