Sunday, July 09, 2006

Women, Men, DIFFERENT

Kristen Bell 02 - 1280

Study finds organ genes differ by gender

Mouse experiment may lead to sex-specific drugs; brains actually similar

WASHINGTON - Thousands of genes behave differently in the same organs of males and females, researchers reported Friday, a finding that may help explain why men and women have different responses to drugs and diseases.

Their study of brain, liver, fat and muscle tissue from mice showed that gene expression — the level of activity of a gene — varied greatly according to sex. - More @ MSNBC


Thank goddess, isn't Veronica Mars amazing bi the way?