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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.

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·October 16, 2017·2 min read

Learning During Development is Regulated by an Unexpected Brain Region

Researchers report the thalamus plays a critical role in regulating how the brain learns to integrate binocular input during development.

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·May 10, 2017·4 min read

In Brain Evolution, Size Matters – Most of the Time

Study reveals we may have first evolved larger brains that allows for adaptions which enhanced brain regions controlling specific abilities.

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·December 28, 2016·5 min read

Stability Without Junctions: Cadherin Prevents Cortical Deformation

Cadherin plays a role in cell cortex stabilization, a new study reports.

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·December 26, 2016·5 min read

New Mechanism of How Brain Networks Form Identified

Inhibitory neurons form neural networks that become broader as they mature, a new study reports.

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·October 28, 2016·5 min read

Fossilized Dinosaur Brain Tissue Identified for the First Time

Researchers have identified the first example of fossilized brain tissue from a dinosaur.

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·July 26, 2016·6 min read

Genetic Factors Responsible for Creating Anatomical Patterns in the Cortex

A new study reports anatomical patterning in the brain's cortex is controlled by genetic factors.

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·July 21, 2016·4 min read

Connectome Map More Than Doubles Human Cortex’s Known Regions

Researchers have developed new software that is able to correctly map areas of the cortex.

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·March 5, 2016·3 min read

Some Birds Are Just As Smart As Apes

Researchers report that despite neurobiological differences, the cognitive skills in some groups of birds match those of apes.

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