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Waterhemp has recently evolved separate M & F sexes from a monoecious ancestor. This study reveals surprising #chromosomal complexity associated with this transition, challenging assumptions of how separate #sexes evolve @PLOSBiology https://plos.io/46sTg6u

Male waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus) displaying the compact, dense inflorescence structure characteristic of staminate plants. The reddish-purple flower spikes contain numerous small flowers, each bearing the yellow anthers that produce pollen in this dioecious species. Image credit: Julia Kreiner.

#IntersexAwarenessDay: #Activist #discovered aged 40 that she was #intersex

It was only at the age of 40, and after reading her #medicalrecords, that #KimberlyZieselman first encountered the phrase “#testicularfeminization”, a #condition usually referred to as #androgeninsensitivitysyndrome or #ais – which can impair or prevent the #development of #male #characteristics despite #chromosomal #sex.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Intersex #Representation #Culture

https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/10/26/intersex-awareness-day-activist-discovered-aged-40-that-she-was-intersex/

Had appointment with foetal specialist yesterday and they casually told us our little one has a 1/7 likelihood of #Downsyndrome or some other #chromosomal condition. We were offered an #Amniocentesis which will determine whether or not this is the case. C is really struggling and I’m going through a lot of emotions. Do we really want to know the result? How would it impact us and little one? We’re older parents - is it fair on the unborn child to have to fend for themselves in 40 years time?