Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered
Researchers report genetic influences on head circumference remain stable during development and are correlated with genetic factors which contribute to intracranial volume.... Read More...
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How Bullying Affects the Brain
A new study reports children and teens who face chronic bullying have altered brain structure, as well as problems with anxiety and depression. Researchers found those who were bullies had structural changes to the putamen and caudate, contributing to the development of anxiety related behaviors and emotional processing.... Read More...
Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much
Neuroimaging information reveals a small but significant positive association between brain volume and cognitive performance.... Read More...
Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences
UCL researchers report epilepsy is associated with gray matter differences in thickness and volume in several brain regions.... Read More...
Little Wasp Bodies Means Little Wasp Brain Regions
Drexel University researchers reveal that while evolution may have allowed for bigger brains, some regions may not have kept up with the growth.... Read More...
Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain
A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease.... Read More...
Research Suggests Association Between Gut Bacteria and Emotion
A new study identifies gut bacteria that appears to interact with brain areas associated with mood and behavior.... Read More...
Gray Matter Density Increases During Adolescence
While brain volume decreases during the transition from childhood to young adulthood, gray matter volume actually increases, researchers report.... Read More...
Predicting People’s Brain Age Could Help Spot Who is at Risk of Early Death
Using neuroimaging technology, researchers are able to predict a person's brain age. This could also help to spot who is at risk of poor health and early death.... Read More...
Study Links Brain Structure, Anxiety and Negative Bias in Healthy Adults
According to researchers, healthy people with a smaller inferior frontal cortex are more prone to anxiety and tend to view neutral events negatively.... Read More...
SuperAger Brains Shrink More Slowly Than Peers’ Brains
Typical agers lose brain volume twice as fast as SuperAgers, a new study reports.... Read More...
Mediterranean Diet May Have Lasting Effects on Brain Health
A new study reports older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume during a 3 year period than those who didn't.... Read More...