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Sexual Differentiation and Disorders

Sexual Differentiation and Disorders is a research topic within Molecular Biology. Science Explorer counts 28k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the molecular biology, biochemistry, and physiology of human steroidogenesis, focusing on disorders such as Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Intersex Disorders. It delves into topics like androgen receptor gene mutations, prenatal hormone effects on sexual differentiation, digit ratio as a marker for prenatal hormone action, and the influence of fetal testosterone on gender identity and behavior.

  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Steroid 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
  • Intersex Disorders
  • Androgen Receptor Gene Mutations
  • Prenatal Hormone Effects
  • Digit Ratio (2D:4D)
  • Sexual Differentiation
  • Gender Identity
  • Fetal Testosterone
  • Genetic Variants
Research works
28k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2.8k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+5%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
34% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
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