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Levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals are associated with changes in the peri-pubertal epigenome
Endocrine Connections, 2020 Puberty marks a transition period, which leads to the attainment of adult sexual maturity. Timing of puberty is a strongly heritable trait. However, large genetic association studies can only explain a fraction of the observed variability and striking ...
Kristian Almstrup +3 more
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Deciphering Sex-Specific Differentiation of Human Fetal Gonads: Insight From Experimental Models
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2022 Sex-specific gonadal differentiation is initiated by the expression of SRY in male foetuses. This promotes a signalling pathway directing testicular development, while in female foetuses the absence of SRY and expression of pro-ovarian factors promote ...
Malene Lundgaard Riis +3 more
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Simulating Male Selfish Strategy in Reproduction Dispute
, 2002 We introduce into the Penna Model for biological ageing one of the possible male mechanisms used to maximize the ability of their sperm to compete with sperm from other males.
Medawar P. B. +3 more
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Aspects of Sex Differences: Social Intelligence vs. Creative Intelligence [PDF]
, 2017 In this article, we argue that there is an essential difference between social intelligence and creative intelligence, and that they have their foundation in human sexuality.
Fellmann, Ferdinand +1 more
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Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2020 Aim: Evidence suggests that bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), bisphenol A (BPA), and BPA analogs can interfere with human male fertility. However, the effect directly on human sperm function is not known.
Anders Rehfeld +5 more
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Negotiating hegemonic masculinity: imaginary positions and psycho-discursive practices [PDF]
, 1999 In this paper we provide a critical analysis of the concept of hegemonic masculinity. We argue that although this concept embodies important theoretical insights, it is insufficiently developed as it stands to enable us to understand how men position ...
Edley, N, Wetherell, M
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Bisphenol A, phthalate metabolites and glucose homeostasis in healthy normal-weight children
Endocrine Connections, 2018 Introduction: Bisphenol A and several of the most commonly used phthalates have been associated with adverse metabolic health effects such as obesity and diabetes.
Amalie Carlsson +4 more
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Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in Two Adolescents With Gender Dysphoria
Journal of Psychosexual Health, 2021 The care of transgender individuals is multidisciplinary including medical, surgical, psychiatric, and psychological health professionals. We here report 2 cases of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) coincidently discovered during the ...
Emma Wall +4 more
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Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal disorder that affects about 1 in 2500 female births and is characterized by the partial or complete absence of the second X chromosome. Depending on karyotype, TS is associated with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)
Casper P. Hagen +19 more
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Male sexually coercive behaviour drives increased swimming efficiency in female guppies [PDF]
, 2015 Sexual coercion of females by males is widespread across sexually reproducing species. It stems from a conflict of interest over reproduction and exerts selective pressure on both sexes.
Croft, Darren P. +3 more
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