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·July 20, 2020·4 min read

Highly Reproducible Sex Differences in Aspects of Human Brain Anatomy

Analysis of over 2,000 brain scans revealed evidence of highly reproducible sex differences in the volume of different regions of the brain. On average, females had greater cortical volume in the medial and lateral prefrontal cortex, orbitofrontal cortex, superior temporal cortex, and lateral parietal cortex. Males had increased volume in the ventral temporal and occipital brain regions. Gene expression data suggest the potential role of sex chromosomes that contribute to the differences. Read More

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·May 8, 2019·4 min read

A step toward better understanding brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorder

Cortical anatomy is not represented by fixed differences between those with ASD and peers not on the autism spectrum. However, differences in symptom profiles and severity, age and cognitive ability are related to brain differences specific to ASD alone. Read More

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·July 10, 2018·4 min read

Every Person Has a Unique Brain Anatomy

A new neuroimaging study reveals every person has unique brain anatomy. The uniqueness is a result of a combination of genetic factors and life experiences, researchers report. Read More

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·June 21, 2018·6 min read

Your Brain Anatomy May Play a Role in Determining Your Food Choices

Gray matter volume in the dosolateral and ventromedial prefrontal cortex predicts whether you will choose a health food option or not, researchers report. Read More

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·May 15, 2018·5 min read

Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and the Adult Brain

According to researchers, the adult brain may be sensitive to social and economic factors. Researchers report in middle age, better socioeconomic status is associated with more efficient brain network organization and thicker gray matter. Read More

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·August 21, 2017·5 min read

Changing Brains: Considerable Structural Changes Occur From Early to Mid Adulthood

A new study reveals our brains undergo microstructural changes from early to mid adulthood. Researchers say they can accurately estimate a person's age by looking at their brain structure. Read More

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·May 25, 2017·5 min read

Brain Anatomy Differs in People with 22q Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia and Autism

Researchers have identified brain differences in people with a genetic risk factor for autism and schizophrenia. Read More

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·April 17, 2015·4 min read

Link Between Family Income, Academic Achievement and Cortical Thickness Discovered

A new study reports researchers have identified a link between academic achievement, parental income and cortical thickness in children. Read More

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·October 8, 2013·3 min read

Brain Anatomy and Language in Young Children

Studying the neurodevelopment in young children acquiring language skills, researchers found larger myelin structures were already in place. Read More

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·September 9, 2013·3 min read

Capturing Brain Activity with Sculpted Light

Researchers develop a new imaging technique which allows them to study the function of the entire nervous system. Read More

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·June 19, 2013·4 min read

Validating Maps of the Brain’s Resting State

A new study examines the relationship of fMRI maps of the brain's resting state with the brain's underlying neurological and anatomical structure. Read More