Summary: Researchers use AI to reveal distinct cellular-level differences in the brains of men and women, focusing on white matter. These findings show AI can accurately identify sex-based brain patterns invisible to human eyes.
The study suggests that understanding these differences can enhance diagnostic tools and treatments for brain disorders. This research emphasizes the need for diversity in brain studies to ensure comprehensive insights into neurological diseases.
Men and women are known to experience multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum disorder, migraines, and other brain issues at different rates and with varying symptoms.
A detailed understanding of how biological sex impacts the brain is therefore viewed as a way to improve diagnostic tools and treatments.
Results revealed that the computer programs could accurately distinguish between biological male and female brains by spotting patterns in structure and complexity that were invisible to the human eye.
Source: AI Uncovers Hidden Differences in Male and Female Brain Structures – Neuroscience News
It is surprising that this is surprising.
I have chickens that free range around my rural property and have noticed that the behaviour in what we gender assigned the bulk of the animals as ‘hens’.
They become ‘broody’ and sit on eggs for up to 21 days.
The other animal, which we have gender assigned as a ‘rooster’, does not exhibit this behaviour.
I may be going out on a limb here but I think the differences in behaviour may be due to differences in the ‘gendered brain’.
The apologetic use of “cis” language towards the end of the article is amusing. Clearly the Scientists taught the AI model to recognise “brain sex” not people who like to perform sex role stereotypes. I’d bet good money “trans” brains won’t be identifiable on an MRI. If the scientists want to become VERY Famous they should send in some “trans” MRI’s and see if big computer notices!