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Fundamentals of the McCarthy Lab

Sexual differentiation of the brain occurs during a critical period defined by the onset and offset of sensitivity to gonadal steroids.

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CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS

About Us

The McCarthy Lab sits at the intersection of neuroscience and endocrinology, utilizing the latest scientific techniques to elucidate the origins and mechanisms of sex differences in the developing brain. We are affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, located in Downtown Baltimore, Maryland. 

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