Studying both sexes by default requires an increase in the number of #animals needed, right? Not necessarily! An in-depth examination of the topic through simulations reveals the answer to this question #preclinicalstudies #PLOSBiology https://plos.io/3OYotpC
Statistical simulations show that scientists need not increase overall sample size by default when including both sexes in in vivo studies

Many scientists believe that studying both sexes by default requires an increase in the number of animals needed; is this correct? This study provides an in-depth examination of the topic through simulations to assess the reality and truly answer the question.