Center for Neuroscience and Behavior
Center for Neuroscience and Behavior
What Neuroscience Can Teach Us about Sex Differences
What Neuroscience Can Teach Us about Sex Differences
What Neuroscience Can Teach Us about Sex Differences
Tuesday 25th April 2023
Join Dr. Colin Saldanha as he unpacks the role of hormones in sex differences, brain health, and behavior in this 'Lobes and Robes' episode.
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Get the buttons here!Decoding Hormones: Dr. Colin Saldanha on Sex Differences and Brain Health
Episode Overview
- The brain's capability in synthesizing estrogen leads to intriguing sex differences in behavior and brain structure
- Challenges in accurately interpreting scientific data for effective policy making are highlighted
- Insights into the role of estrogen in neuroprotection and memory function are discussed
- Ethical considerations and challenges in transgender neuroscience studies are explored
- Importance of having individuals with scientific expertise in policy-making positions is emphasized
The brain has the capability of making every single steroid necessary for estrogen production, leading to intriguing sex differences in behavior and brain structure.
Have you ever wondered how hormones shape our brains and behaviors? In this episode of 'Lobes and Robes', Dr. Colin Saldanha, a professor in the neuroscience department at American University, dives into his research on hormones and their impact on both male and female brains. Dr. Saldanha shares intriguing discoveries about estrogen's role in behavior, memory, and brain protection.
He breaks down why hormonal cycles occur in females but not males and explores the average differences in hormonal activities and brain structures between the sexes. The conversation also touches on genetics, hormonal effects, and sex differentiation during fetal development. Dr. Saldanha emphasizes the importance of conducting medical research on both sexes, highlighting how males and females might process pharmaceuticals differently.
This episode offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of sex differences and neural function, making it a must-listen for anyone curious about the brain's inner workings.