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Sex Differences in the Brain

Cognitive variations between the sexes reflect differing hormonal influences on brain development. Understanding these differences and their causes can yield insights into brain organization

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DOREEN KIMURA studies the neural and hormonal basis of human intellectual functions. She is visiting professor in psychology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia and a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 267 Issue 3This article was originally published with the title “Sex Differences in the Brain” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 267 No. 3 (), p. 118
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican0992-118