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Are male and female brains different?

Scientists are of two minds about the findings of a new study

Are male and female brains different?
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21/05/2025 15:00 ‧ 8 hours ago | StarsInsider

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The results of a study published in February 2024 by a team of researchers at Stanford University have shed new light on the controversial subject of whether men and women have different brains. According to the authors of the study, AI-generated brain scans do indeed indicate that males and females are wired differently, and that contrasts in cognitive ability do exist. But the wider scientific community is divided on the issue, with some academics warning of the propagation of a "hunt the sex differences" agenda.

So, is searching for a 'male' and 'female' brain a worthwhile pursuit, or just a waste of time? Click through and make up your own mind.

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