Most people learn generic language by the time they enter preschool. New research suggests that hearing generic language that describes people, like "girls cry, boys don't" can act a foundation for a child to learn stereotypes and cultural biases.
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The new evidence shows that the sex hormones – testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone – act in a key region of the brain, switching certain genes on and others off. 
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A University of Missouri researcher and his colleague have conducted a review that casts doubt on the accuracy of a popular theory that attempted to explain why there are more men than women in top levels of mathematic fields.
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Earlier this week, WBUR's Here and Now ran a a taped interview with me about Beautiful Brains, my recent National Geographic article on teen brain and...
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A TV revolution is afoot, and the Muslim-as-terrorist is slowly fading. Will this shift make a difference in ending America's growing prejudice toward Muslims? Neuroscience may provide some answers. Articles about NEUROSCIENCE: http://www.scoop.it/t/science-news?page=1&tag=neuroscience
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Are gender roles in-born, or are they imprinted upon us? Science blogger Paul F. Norris went searching for answers in the scientific literature and came up with two incredible studies...
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Women are more likely than men to purchase tablets, laptops and smartphones, according to a new study.
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