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ev nichols, phd

science writer, researcher, and educator | biology phd

The Trump proposal to decimate science, nonprofits, and communities

Jul 2, 2026

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4 min read

The Trump proposal to decimate science, nonprofits, and communities

+ how you can help before july 13

ev nichols, phd

Trans youth deserve transition

SEGM collaborator tries (and fails) to find evidence of rapid-onset gender dysphoria

Jun 17, 2026

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4 min read

SEGM collaborator tries (and fails) to find evidence of rapid-onset gender dysphoria

but that didn't stop them from trying to make something up

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Sex is not binary!

HRT changes sleep patterns to match hormonal sex

Jun 4, 2026

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5 min read

HRT changes sleep patterns to match hormonal sex

sweet dreams are made of this. who am i to disagree?

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Science history

Abomination: The method of Robert Stoller, grandfather of the anti-trans movement

May 8, 2026

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10 min read

Abomination: The method of Robert Stoller, grandfather of the anti-trans movement

cw: medical transphobia

ev nichols, phd

Trans youth deserve transition

Four new studies highlight robust benefits of transition care for trans adolescents

Apr 10, 2026

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8 min read

Four new studies highlight robust benefits of transition care for trans adolescents

cw: mental health, disordered eating

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Sex is not binary!

Mar 29, 2026

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6 min read

Let's talk about (biological) sex

it's complicated

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How the pseudoscience is made: From dark money to an academic journal

Feb 3, 2026

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12 min read

How the pseudoscience is made: From dark money to an academic journal

cw: sexual violence, pedophilia, jeffrey epstein

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HRT aligns your heartbeat with hormonal sex, according to 5 new studies

Jan 22, 2026

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13 min read

HRT aligns your heartbeat with hormonal sex, according to 5 new studies

padam, padam. i hear it and i know

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New study: Trans (and cis) youth have consistent gender identities

Aug 13, 2025

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7 min read

New study: Trans (and cis) youth have consistent gender identities

once again, there is no evidence for rapid onset gender dysphoria

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Utah report finds affirming care for trans youth "safe" and "effective"

May 24, 2025

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Utah report finds affirming care for trans youth "safe" and "effective"

will the state repeal its ban on the practice?

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Apr 23, 2025

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17 min read

A guide to HRT self-management.

i wish i didn't have to write this

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The cops may know about your testosterone prescription

Nov 1, 2024

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5 min read

The cops may know about your testosterone prescription

a new JAMA study analyzed state level polices around prescription drug monitoring programs

ev nichols, phd

ev nichols, phd

The Trump proposal to decimate science, nonprofits, and communities

SEGM collaborator tries (and fails) to find evidence of rapid-onset gender dysphoria

HRT changes sleep patterns to match hormonal sex

Abomination: The method of Robert Stoller, grandfather of the anti-trans movement

Four new studies highlight robust benefits of transition care for trans adolescents

Let's talk about (biological) sex

How the pseudoscience is made: From dark money to an academic journal

HRT aligns your heartbeat with hormonal sex, according to 5 new studies

New study: Trans (and cis) youth have consistent gender identities

Utah report finds affirming care for trans youth "safe" and "effective"

A guide to HRT self-management.

The cops may know about your testosterone prescription

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