New research could lead to better identification of human vulnerabilities

(University of Missouri-Columbia) A researcher at the University of Missouri suggests that research in 'male vulnerability' should be expanded to include 'female vulnerability.' Using evolutionary theory, he proposes a method for identifying when specific traits, such as height or language abilities, are compromised in one sex or the other or at some ages but not others. Identification of age-, sex-, and trait-specific sensitivities will enable an assessment of how disease, poor nutrition and en...