This study shows that MALAT1 regulates chimeric mRNA export via an m6A-dependent mechanism, influencing myeloid progenitor cell differentiation in hematopoiesis.

bioRxiv · Sep 25, 2018Cancer Biology

No clear evidence for correlations between handgrip strength and sexually dimorphic acoustic properties of voices

C. Han, H. Wang, V. Fasolt, A. Hahn, I. J. Holzleitner, J. Lao, L. DeBruine, D. Feinberg, B. Jones

The paper tests if handgrip strength correlates with masculine vocal characteristics in UK and Chinese participants but finds no significant evidence for such a relationship.

bioRxiv · Aug 1, 2018Evolutionary Biology

No compelling evidence that more physically attractive young adult women have higher estradiol or progesterone

B. C. Jones, A. C. Hahn, C. I. Fisher, H. Wang, M. Kandrik, J. Lao, C. Han, A. J. Lee, I. J. Holzleitner, L. M. DeBruine

The paper investigates the relationship between salivary estradiol and progesterone levels and physical attractiveness in women, finding no significant associations.

bioRxiv · Jul 25, 2018Animal Behavior & Cognition

No compelling evidence that preferences for facial masculinity track changes in women’s hormonal status

B. C. Jones, A. C. Hahn, C. I. Fisher, H. Wang, M. Kandrik, C. Han, V. Fasolt, D. Morrison, I. J. Holzleitner, K. J. O'Shea, C. Roberts, A. C. Little, L. M. DeBruine

This study finds no strong link between women's preferences for facial masculinity and their hormonal status, despite previous claims.

bioRxiv · Dec 29, 2017Animal Behavior & Cognition