Biological sex tweaks nervous system networks, plays role in shaping behavior

Biological sex tweaks nervous system networks, plays role in shaping behavior 03/22/2018 08:55 AM EDT New research published today in the journal Current Biology demonstrates how biological sex can modify communication between nerve cells and generate different responses in males and females to the same stimulus. The findings could new shed light on the genetic underpinnings of sex differences in neural development, behavior, and susceptibility to diseases. Full story at https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/5286/biological-sex-tweaks-nervous-system-networks-plays-role-in-shaping-behavior.aspx Source University of Rochester Medical Center This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111