In an effort to help identify skeletal remains of Thai descent, researchers have found that examining the distal humerus (elbow) bone is superior to previous techniques that were developed for identifying sex in a non-Asian population.
Read moreScientists have discovered a new lineage of specialized brain cells, called Hoxb8-lineage microglia, and established a link between the lineage and OCD and anxiety in mice. Their experiments proved that Hoxb8-lineage microglia prevent mice from displaying OCD behaviors. Additionally, they found that female sex hormones caused more severe OCD behaviors and induced added anxiety in the mice.
Read moreResearchers find genes that help maintain the 50-50 balance between male and female offspring in mice — and that have major implications for male infertility.
Read moreResearchers find that the presence of adult social support is linked to less violence among at-risk teen boys.
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