Digit ratio (2D:4D) in primary brain tumor patients: A case-control study

The second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) reflects prenatal estrogen and testosterone exposure, and is established in utero. Sex steroids are implicated in development and progression of primary brain tumors.

Source: Early Human Development - October 13, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Adomas Bunevicius, Sarunas Tamasauskas, Vytenis Pranas Deltuva, Arimantas Tamasauskas, Albertas Sliauzys, Robertas Bunevicius Source Type: research