A5030327676- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Marine animal studies overview
- Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
- Plant Reproductive Biology
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Plant and animal studies
- Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
University of Puget Sound
2021-2023
University of California System
2017
University of California, San Diego
2015-2016
Johns Hopkins University
2014-2016
Kisspeptin, encoded by Kiss1, stimulates GnRH neurons to govern reproduction. In rodents, estrogen-sensitive kisspeptin in the anterior ventral periventricular nucleus and neighboring are thought mediate sex steroid-induced positive feedback induction of preovulatory LH surge. These coexpress estrogen progesterone receptors display enhanced neuronal activation during However, although regulation has been well studied, role signaling regulating is unknown. Here we tested whether action...
Abstract The neuropeptide kisspeptin, encoded by Kiss1 , regulates reproduction stimulating GnRH secretion. Kiss1- syntheizing neurons reside primarily in the hypothalamic anteroventral periventricular (AVPV/PeN) and arcuate (ARC) nuclei. AVPV/PeN are sexually dimorphic, with females expressing more than males, participate estradiol (E 2 )-induced positive feedback control of In mice, most cells coexpress tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), rate-limiting enzyme catecholamine synthesis (in this case,...
Learned communication was a trait observed in limited number of vertebrates such as humans but also songbirds (i.e., species the suborder passeri sometimes called oscines). Robust male-biased sex-differences song development and production have been several songbird species. However, some these treating adult females with testosterone (T) induced neuro-behavioral changes that become more male-like brain behavior. T-treatment seemed to stimulate sensorimotor facilitate masculinization. In...
Anti-LGBTQ legislation and policies that restrict access to gender-affirming care for gender-diverse youth have been on the rise. These policies, particularly trans youth, are often based a narrow interpretation of data oversimplification concepts sex gender. Quantitative qualitative public health show queer face significant mental risks, so they need treatment options address their distinct needs. Recognizing complexities gender, inclusive should support youth. Restrictive oversimplified...
ABSTRACT Biological sex is often framed as a strict binary, resting solely on the size of gametes or homo/heterogeneity chromosomal pairings. This inclination toward parsimony has, in effect, led to fundamental misunderstandings minds many public. We see this effect current regression transgender rights and institution public policies that conflate biological concepts (i.e., sex) with social gender) ways actively harm marginalized communities. The data show brains mosaic feminized...