Do trans women have a chance in sports? Sex genes are complex

Do trans women have a chance in sports? Sex genes are complex

Last week, the International Olympic Committee announced that it will determine whether athletes are eligible for women’s events by ordering an immediate lifetime test for the male-determining gene, SRY. But this new law raises many questions – about why “woman” is defined in this way, whether there is evidence that trans women have a chance, … Read more

Study suggests genetic basis for strong sex bias in autism

Study suggests genetic basis for strong sex bias in autism

Autism has a significant and persistent sex bias, with approximately four boys diagnosed for every girl. For years, experts have believed that this disparity stems primarily from a lack of diagnosis because most autism research — and the diagnostic tools that came out of it — have focused on boys, effectively setting male standards for … Read more