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This article is targeted at elementary-aged children in order to explain to them the variety that exists in gender identity. This is particularly useful when addressing the differentiation between the sexes because the article mentions social and…

A video showing different pairs of children participating in an activity meant to highlight the realities of gender inequality, particularly in reference to the wage gap. Relevant when discussing the social and cultural differences between men and…

An image that directly compares some of the anatomical differences which exist between the two sexes other than primary or secondary sex characteristics, geared to a wide range of different audiences.

Significance: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that results from the loss of midbrain dopamine neurons. While the cause of PD is unknown, male sex is one of the strongest risk factors. Traditionally, sex…

Summary: Sex is a significant determinant of gender dimorphism, from normal physiology to disease phenotype and, ultimately, clinical outcomes. Implementation of rigorous methods of sex analysis in the design of research is paramount in fostering…

Abstract: Sex differences abound in human health and disease, as they do in other mammals used as models. The extent to which sex differences are conserved at the molecular level across species and tissues is unknown. We surveyed sex differences in…

Friar introduces the topic of sex biased gene expression explored by Dr. Page's lab. This research was conducted across a variety of human and animal tissues. Many finding in human tissues were not reciprocated in other animals, suggesting most sex…

Whitehead Institute Director David Page explains a recent study from his lab showing differences in gene expression between males and females in five mammalian species. While some of the differences are conserved throughout mammalian evolution, most…

Song and animations to teach the basics of reproductive health, using scientifically correct terms to describe anatomy, puberty, and the menstrual cycle. Aids kids to deconstruct big concepts about reproductive health and changes that happen in the…

A video detailing the workings of the male reproductive system, including the testicular anatomy, steps of sperm production, influences of hormones such as testosterone and gonadotropin, etc.