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The Brains of Men and Women Aren't Really That Different, Study Finds (sciencemag.org)

Posted by Soulskill on from the aside-from-the-brainbeard dept.

sciencehabit writes: In the mid-19th century, researchers claimed they could tell the sex of an individual just by looking at their disembodied brain. But a new study (abstract) finds that human brains do not fit neatly into "male" and "female" categories. Indeed, all of our brains seem to share a patchwork of forms; some that are more common in males, others that are more common in females, and some that are common to both. The findings could change how scientists study the brain and even how society defines gender.

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  1. The Brains of Men and Women Aren't Really Diff... by msauve · · Score: 3, Funny

    Zombies agree, they're both tasty.

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  2. Even doctors can't tell! by TWX · · Score: 3, Funny

    In the mid-19th century, researchers claimed they could tell the sex of an individual just by looking at their disembodied brain.

    Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Now that brain that you gave me. Was it Hans Delbruck's?

    Igor: No.

    Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Ah! Very good. Would you mind telling me whose brain I DID put in?

    Igor: Then you won't be angry?

    Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: I will NOT be angry.

    Igor: Abby someone.

    Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Abby someone. Abby who?

    Igor: Abby... Normal.

    Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Abby Normal?

    Igor: I'm almost sure that was the name.

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  3. Re:Neither are the brains of humans and some prima by malditaenvidia · · Score: 3, Funny

    The only documented exception being Steven Ballmer.