New research reveals how development and sex shape the brain

Published on March 10, 2026

Two companion studies, published in Cell Genomics, reveal how brain development lays the foundation for both shared and sex-specific circuits, redefining how neural diversity arises. A preview article linked to the report highlights the broader significance of these findings and places them in context for the field.
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