People with autism have a more symmetrical brain
The left and right brain areas are more similar in those with ASD. Reduced asymmetry was identified in cortical thickness across various brain regions in those on the autism spectrum.... Read More...
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Gene variants influence size of brain stem and other structures
Researchers identified 48 common genetic variants that appear to play a role in the size of the brainstem and other subcortical structures. Forty of the variants were novel. The findings also revealed 199 genes related to the variants which regulate brain development and susceptibility to neurological disorders.... Read More...
Cellular aging is linked to structural changes in the brain
Telomere lengthening resulted in structural changes in the brain, including cortical thickening. By contrast, telomere shortening is associated with gray matter reduction, specifically in the precuneus. ... Read More...
How humans have shaped dogs’ brains
Selective breeding has altered brain anatomy in dogs. Neuroimaging of 33 dog breeds revealed brain structures varied across breeds, and the variations are associated with specific behaviors. ... Read More...
Obesity linked with differences in form and structure of the brain
Obesity is associated with alterations in brain structure, including lower gray matter volume and smaller globus pallidus volume.... Read More...
Schizophrenia Linked to Genetic Structural Abnormalities in Adolescent Brain
Researchers report a genetic mutation that causes structural abnormalities in the adolescent brain may predict an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life.... Read More...
How Brain Structure Influences Performance on Language Tasks
A new computational model sheds light on how personal brain structure can influence our cognitive performance on language based tasks.... Read More...
Chimpanzee Personality Traits Linked to Their Brain Structure
Researchers report personality traits in chimpanzees are correlated to the size of their hippocampus. The study reports greater hippocampal volume is linked to an increase in alpha behavior and decreased self regulatory function. ... Read More...
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...
Brain Structure May Predict Diet Success
Researchers report the anatomical structure of our prefrontal cortex may predict how well we stick to healthy eating diet plans.... Read More...
Study Links Physical Characteristics and Brain Health in Psychosis
A new study reports on a link between age, body mass index and brain integrity in psychosis. Researchers discovered higher age, BMI and severity of psychotic symptoms were negatively associated with cortical thickness and brain activity when patients were asked to perform cognitive tasks.... Read More...
Genes Linked to Brain Anatomy in Autism
A new study reports specific genes are linked to differences in brain structure in children with ASD.... Read More...