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The story of X -- evolution of a sex chromosome

The story of X -- evolution of a sex chromosome

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Apr 16, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Move over, Y chromosome - it's time X got some attention. In the first evolutionary study of the chromosome associated with being female, University of California, Berkeley, biologist Doris ...





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Social class, gender and ethnic group determine adolescents' sexual-affective education

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The social class, the gender and the ethnic group are three essential dimensions, not only in the social differentiation, but also in the affective sexual education of the adolescents, where it is necessary to take part in ...


New study shows linkage between teen girls' weight and sexual behavior

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

A University of Pittsburgh study sheds new light on the relationship between race, body weight and sexual behavior among adolescent girls. The results suggest that a girl's ethnicity and her actual weight or perception of ...


Is hepatic differentiation of embryonic stem cells induced by valproic acid and cytokines?

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Embryonic stem (ES) cells, known for their capacity to proliferate indefinitely and differentiate into almost all types of cells including hepatocytes, have raised the hope of cellular replacement therapy for liver failure. ...


Researchers study psychological impact of casual sex

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 08, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

University of Minnesota Project Eating Among Teens (EAT) researchers have found that young adults engaging in casual sexual encounters do not appear to be at increased risk for harmful psychological outcomes as compared to ...


Sex may be better for mature audiences: study

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- New university students might be thinking about exploring another rite of passage when they get to campus: the joy of sex. However, depending on their level of maturity, some students may find less joy than ...


Sexually satisfied women have better general well-being and more vitality

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 30, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Pre- and post-menopausal women who self-rated themselves as being sexually satisfied had a higher overall psychological well-being score and scores for "positive well-being" and "vitality," compared with sexually dissatisfied ...


Sexual problems rarely addressed by internists caring for cancer survivors

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Few internists who care for cancer survivors address issues of sexual dysfunction with their patients, according to a study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers. In their article appearing in a November ...


Substance abuse diagnostic test for teens can also predict high risk sexual behavior

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 16, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Alcohol and drug use are known contributors to adolescents engaging in dangerous sexual activity; leading to substantial health risks such as unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted illnesses, drug overdoses and alcohol ...


Study: Half of urban teen girls acquire STIs within 2 years of first sexual activity

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 14, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Half of urban teenage girls may acquire at least one of three common sexually transmitted infections (STI) within two years of becoming sexually active, according to an Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief ...


Viagra for women? Drug developed as antidepressant effective in treating low libido

Viagra for women? Drug developed as antidepressant effective in treating low libido

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 4

The drug flibanserin, which was originally created as an antidepressant, is effective in treating women with low libido, pooled results from three separate clinical trials have found.



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