The article challenges the binary view of sex, discussing the development of sexual differentiation and highlighting intersex conditions. It emphasizes the broad spectrum of Differences in Sex Development (DSDs) and raises questions about societal norms, laws, and medical practices concerning intersex individuals, calling for a reevaluation beyond binary classifications.
Category: Genetics
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Despite the power of genome-wide association studies, 80% of participants are white Europeans, limiting diversity. This gap leads to missed genetic variants in disease studies. This article argues more inclusive research is crucial for accurate results.
Genetic techniques to delay ageing may one day be available to the world’s wealthy
From Jurassic Park to Reality, bringing back extinct species seems fascinating. How is it possible and why should(n’t) we do it?
How Homo Sapien morphologies influenced their biological success
Are birds more intelligent than we give them credit for?
Whales, gliding beneath the dark surface of the ocean, have millions of years’ worth of stories to tell.