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·June 12, 2024·6 min read

How Genes and Epigenetics Shape Brain Folding

A new study uncovered how epigenetic marks and the Cux2 protein influence brain folding. The study reveals that the epigenetic mark H3K27ac and Cux2 are key to forming the cerebral cortex's gyri and sulci.

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·January 18, 2023·3 min read

Study Identifies Cause for Excessive Folding of Gyri in Human Cerebral Cortex

Study identifies the role the TMEM161B gene plays in excessive folding of the gyri in the cerebral cortex of those with polymicrogyria.

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·April 25, 2018·4 min read

Indications of Psychosis Appear in Cortical Folding

Using neuroimaging and mathematical graph theory, researchers discover it is possible to detect those at risk of developing psychosis by examining cortical folding.

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·May 5, 2017·6 min read

The Formation of Folds on the Surface of the Brain

Findings provide new insights into the evolution of smooth and folded mammalian brains.

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·October 24, 2016·5 min read

How Our Brains Get Slacker As We Age

We all know that as we age, our skin loses its firmness and elasticity. However, researchers have now discovered our brains may also lose its elasticity as we age.

Image shows a brain map with the cortical folds. The Broca's area is higlighted.

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·January 13, 2016·4 min read

Could Autism Be Hiding in a Fold of the Brain?

Researchers have detected a cerebral marker specific to autism in a less deep fold of the Broca's area. The marker can be identified by MRI scans in children from the age of two.