Brain differences between sexes get more pronounced from puberty

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by Chris Simms

February 17, 2026

Study could help reveal why some mental health disorders vary between men and women — but it's not clear whether the differences are due to sex or gender. Study could help reveal why some mental health disorders vary between men and women — but it's not clear whether the differences are due to sex or gender.

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Originally published on Nature on 2/17/2026