‘Sexed bodies’ reviews how sexed bodies have been classified historically, which provides useful insights into cultural perceptions of men and women. If social prejudices and practices can shape physical development, amplifying or creating differences between the sexes, recent developments in neuroscience suggest that the brain is also likely to be affected by these processes. Advances in endocrinology have also promoted a significantly different view of the relationship between the body and sex. It concludes with the views of the contemporary feminist, Judith Butler, who has argued that the sexed body attains its social significance and appearance of substance as a result of the performances people engage in.

Gender socialization is terrifying, bro.

10,000 to 50,000 years ago, hundreds of the largest mammals went extinct. It’s likely that humans were the key driver of this.

10,000 to 50,000 years ago, hundreds of the largest mammals went extinct. It’s likely that humans were the key driver of this.

Telling a new partner that you’ve got an STI can feel like jumping off a cliff- believe me, I know it firsthand!

This book presents an innovative cross-disciplinary report on research across the humanities and social sciences about the relationship between pornography and its consumers.

An excellent, excellent book. Reject heteronormativity, embrace good research!

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A Novel Investigation into Human Pheromones (Part 2)

Skull.

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A Novel Investigation into Human Pheromones (Part 1)

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At least seven through (i.e. mathematical) holes.

If you want to liberate women, don’t major in gender studies. Major in reproductive biology.

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Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’

Seems like we don’t know what we’re doing on the microplastics front.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of mitochondria, explaining their structure, function as the “powerhouse of the cell” (ATP production), and their crucial roles in cellular life, health, and disease.

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“Google for DNA sequence”

Many families of lizards have independently evolved limblessness

They preferred crawling around in the mud! From that second in the garden 🍎

The effects of insufficient water are felt by every cell in the body, but it’s the brain that manifests our experience of thirst.

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