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The impact of science communication on gender essentialism and stereotype endorsement
Attitudes supporting sexism and violence against women are persistent problems. Research suggests that the way in which research on psychological sex differences is communicated can increase sexist attitudes and stereotyping (Brescoll & LaFrance, 2004). Read more
Impact of sex steroid metabolism and action on immune function in rheumatoid arthritis
This PhD opportunity will focus on the role of sex steroids (androgens and oestrogens) on the immune function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Read more
A study of trans+ people’s experiences of domestic abuse in Scotland
PROJECT DESCRIPTION. In 2010, Roch Richie and LGBT Youth Scotland1 published the first report on trans people’s experience of domestic abuse in Scotland. Read more
MSc By Research: Communication Between the Gut Microbiome and the Endocrine System: Who Makes the First Move?
Our bodies are host to an estimated equal number of microbial cells if you are male and possibly double if you are female, with the bacteria in the gut making up the largest population. Read more
Investigating skeletal muscle sex differences and the effects of gender transition SSEHS/HFD
Skeletal muscle is important for health maintenance as well as athletic performance. Understanding how skeletal muscle sex differences can impact function will allow us to create more specific interventions such as training programmes. Read more
U-RHYTHM: developing a novel technology for the investigation of tissue-level thyroid and sex hormone dynamics in humans
Background. Rhythms characterise all living things, and our physiology can be a considered as a state of continuous dynamic equilibrium. Read more
Age of Marriage and Civil Partnership in Scotland
The UK Parliament has recently raised the age of marriage in England and Wales to 18 in the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022. Read more
Examining the Future of Marriage
There have been many important changes to the regulation of marriage and recognised relationships in recent years. Read more
Sex differences in epicardial fat modulation of cardiac function
This project will aim to determine whether structural and physiological properties of epicardial adipose tissue are responsible for the sex differences in human myocardial function and cardiac arrhythmogenicity. Read more
Unravelling neurodevelopmental disease mechanisms of developmental delay: Additional sex combs as a model for ASXL-related disorders in the fly
Drosophila melanogaster is a fruit fly species that has been used in research for many years and are a successful model due to their superlative genetics, vast array of tools, a simple genome that is easy to alter, and the fact that 75% of human disease genes have a recognisable orthologue within flies. Read more
PhD candidate for the study of sex-specific differences in the endocrine regulation of glucose homeostasis (f/m/x)
Our mission as research center. Discover personalized medical solutions for environmentally triggered diseases to promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. Read more
Domestic Abuse Support Provision for Trans+ People in Scotland
Recent years in Scotland and the UK have seen both proposed reform of trans+ rights, and a rise in anti-trans voices in the pub Domestic Abuse Support Provision for Trans+ People in Scotland lic sphere. Read more
Enhancing translatability of preclinical drug discovery models for dementia and associated neuropsychiatric symptoms
This project falls under the strategic priority focused on Drug discovery, basic research and neuropsychiatry disorders. Read more
Sex and Selfish Genetic Elements in Molecular Evolution
Two PhD positions are available to work with Professor Adam Eyre-Walker at the University of Sussex on a variety of topics in the field of molecular evolution from September 2023. Read more
Sex and Reproduction During the Evolution of Apes
. Reproduction is the prime imperative for species and even helps define life itself. For humans, reproductive biology, mating behaviours, and parenting overlap in profound and complex ways throughout our lives. Read more