Don't Know What To Make Of It
I saw a news item on the BBC website today about how brain function is expressed in terms of comparative finger length - see the full article here.
According to the study, foetuses which have more exposure to testosterone while in the womb tend to develop "male" brains and as a result, their ring finger will be longer than their index finger. On the other hand, foetuses which have less exposure to testoerone in the womb will tend to develop "female" brains and as a result, their ring finger will be shorter than their index finger.
I measured my fingers today and the results are as follows:
Left ring finger - 8.0cm
Left index finger - 7.5cm
Right ring finger - 7.9cm
Right ring finger - 7.9cm
I'm not sure how the result of the study applies to me. According to my left hand, I have a "male" brain which supposedly makes me good at maths and science but according to my right hand, I have a "female" brain which supposedly makes me better at verbal skills.
It all so confusing. Perhaps I should contact the researchers who did the study to find out more about what sort of brain I'm supposed to have and I'll see if they get their hypothesis is correct. Once I find out, the result will be posted in this blog.
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