Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

The most important sexual organ

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According to biologists, male and female brains begin to develop differently before the sex hormones are produced in significant quantities. The findings about the genetic and other factors that influence the brain's sexual development provides insights in transsexualism leading to tests that determine a baby's intersex condition.

Brain research, Gender identity, Gender identity disorders

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Close encounters of the jelly kind

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This feature article discusses the abundance, diversity, and their economic and environmental aspects of the gelatinous inhabitants below the ocean waves. The jelly fishes provide a good source of carbon and food.

Australia, Brief Article, Environmental aspects, Nutritional aspects, Marine fauna, Marine animals, Jellyfishes, Fishes, Deep-sea, Deep-sea fishes

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The sweet smell of success

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Smell is said to be the most evocative and mysterious of our senses. Researchers will soon find out which receptors respond to which odours.

United States, Smell, Odors, Senses and sensation, Senses, Odours

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