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Neuropolicy Paper Competition 2023 Science Policy

Katie Cooke September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 androgen receptor gene, CYP17, Estrogen, GD, gender dysphoria, gender-affirming care, gender-affirming hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, mental health, testosterone, transgender

Gender Dysphoria: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Policy Brief by Katie Cooke Introduction The DSM-5 defines gender dysphoria (GD) as a prolonged incongruence between one’s assigned sex at birth and one’s gender identity (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).… Read More

Brain Basics Collaborations Did You Know?Interviews Neuro News

Arielle Hogan February 15, 2021November 11, 2023 Estrogen, Hormone, Hypothalamus, Metabolism, Nature, Sex differences, Temperature

Sex Differences in the Neural Control of Thermogenesis: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie Correa

Understanding the complexity of the human mind and body is a feat that some would say is impossible. While the scientific community forges on despite the immense expanse of the… Read More

Neuro Primer: Hormones and Body Weight Feature Image

Neuro Primer Brain Basics

Daniela McVicker January 16, 2019June 3, 2021 cortisol, Estrogen, Hormones, insulin, Leptin, Neuro Primer, obesity, Stress hormone, Thyroid, Weight

Neuro Primer: Hormones and Body Weight

People all over the globe have the perception that being overweight or obese is caused by eating too much junk food, drinking sugary drinks, or not exercising enough. People with… Read More