We know that there are sex-based differences to certain behaviors and neurological responses, but the mechanisms behind these differences has been largely a mystery. This study examined those mechanisms using the roundworm (C. elegans) and found that there are differences in the control and function of neural circuits based on sex that can modify behavior. These differences have genetic underpinnings that could relate to neural development, behavior, and susceptibility to diseases.
News release here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180308143036.htm
- Kim Foecke
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