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    • Biomedical Research
    • Sex Differences

    Background:

    • Brain imaging confirms distinct cognitive patterns and structures in males and females.
    • The biomedical field predominantly uses male animal models for research.
    • There is a prevailing assumption that sex differences in the brain are negligible.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To challenge the assumption that sex differences in the brain are insignificant.
    • To highlight research invalidating the male-centric testing subject approach.
    • To emphasize the importance of considering sex as a biological variable in neuroscience.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current brain imaging studies.
    • Analysis of research methodologies in the biomedical community.
    • Synthesis of findings presented in Cerebrum.

    Main Results:

    • Evidence confirms significant sex-based variations in brain function and structure.
    • The assumption of minimal sex differences is scientifically unsupported.
    • Current research practices may overlook critical biological insights due to male-biased testing.

    Conclusions:

    • Sex differences in the brain are a critical factor in biomedical research.
    • Relying solely on male subjects leads to incomplete and potentially inaccurate findings.
    • Future research must integrate a sex-inclusive approach for comprehensive understanding.