BIID and the Body Map

[Shana A]

Monday, 6 June 2011
BIID and the Body Map

http://aebrain.blogspot.com/2011/06/biid-and-body-map.html

I hypothesise that the difference between non-op and pre- or post-op transsexuals is caused by different degrees of masculinisation or feminisation of the superior parietal lobule.

The trouble is - I have no idea how to test this hypothesis. It fits with everything that we know, but that doesn't mean it's true.

[JungianZoe]

I think it's an incredibly interesting hypothesis... the neuropsych geek inside of me did little cartwheels when she read it.

Not only that, but Zoe alluded to the classic advice given to anyone studying the brain: if you don't know the answer, pick hypothalamus.