A Question of Science | How does biological sex affect health?
Why do so many conditions affect women and men differently? How is our health determined by our chromosomes?
Across autoimmune disorders, cancer, dementia, heart disease and even responses to everyday medications, sex‑based biological differences can shape who becomes ill, how symptoms appear and what treatments work. Yet for decades, science and medicine have been dominated by male-only research.
Join our expert panel as they explore sex differences in biology, hormones and gene regulation and the legacy of ignoring female biology for generations, from lab studies to clinical trials. How close are we to fully understanding the impact of biological sex on health and disease? And can more inclusive science lead to better healthcare for everyone?
Presented by Professor Brian Cox, A Question of Science is a chart-topping podcast featuring insightful live panel discussions.
Experts from across different fields answer your questions, sharing scientific perspectives on society’s most pressing questions. From the science of addiction to the work being done to save our oceans, it’s your questions that fuel every episode.
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