The male species is remarkably more colourful than the female in most species, as has been an endless source of wonder for biologists for centuries. This can be accounted for by the force of evolution ...

More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and two-thirds of them are women, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The O'Banion Lab at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A Galápagos bird species is stunning behaviorists with their ...

Flamingos may not be the only birds with bright pink plumage, but they are certainly the most recognizable. Known for standing on one leg and slender “S” shaped necks, flamingos are truly ...

Across 1,176 species, researchers found that female mammals typically live about 13% longer than males, while in birds, males outlive females by roughly 5%. The difference appears linked to mating ...

Rob Salguero-Gomez receives funding from NERC. I’ve long been fascinated by one of the most stubborn patterns in biology: males and females rarely live the same length of time. In humans, women nearly ...

For animals like the praying mantis, green anaconda and certain species of octopus, the female of the species is certainly more deadly for the male, and it’s the male that pays the ultimate price for ...

Important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression have been revealed for the first time in findings that could pave the way for more targeted intervention and treatments.

When it comes to longevity, women are much more likely to outlive men. In the U.S., the gap widened to 5.8 years in 2021. On average, men can expect to live just shy of 76 years, compared to 81 for ...