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A step toward better understanding brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorder

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2019

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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How education may stave off cognitive decline

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

Neuroimaging reveals those who have spent more years studying have increased cortical thickness in the medial prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate and orbitofrontal areas of the brain. Researchers also identified enhanced gene expression profiles in these brain regions that promote information processing and provide protection against some age-related neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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The Link Between Obesity, Genetics and the Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2018

A new study sheds light on the roles both genetics and neuroanatomy play in obesity. Researchers report those with higher BMI had reduced cognitive flexibility, reduced ability to delay gratification and worse verbal memory. Additionally, those with increased BMI have increased amygdala and left prefrontal cortex volume.... Read More...

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Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and the Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2018

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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One Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain Area

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2018

Researchers have identified how the ASPM gene controls the growth of the cerebral cortex. They report mutations in this gene can reduce brain volume by half in human microcephaly cases.... Read More...

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Major Midlife Adverse Events Accelerates Male Brain Aging

Neuroscience NewsApril 6, 2018

A new neuroimaging study reveals middle aged men who experience negative fateful life events, such as the death of a loved one or divorce, show signs of accelerated brain aging.... Read More...

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Bilingualism Could Offset Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2018

A new study reports bilingual people have an advantage when it comes to brain plasticity. Researchers report being multilingual could help stave off cognitive decline associated with dementia. ... Read More...

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Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2018

UCL researchers report epilepsy is associated with gray matter differences in thickness and volume in several brain regions.... Read More...

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MRI Uncovers Brain Abnormalities in People With Anxiety and Depression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2017

Researchers discover common and specific changes to the brain's gray matter in patients with major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder.... Read More...

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Socioeconomic Background Linked to Reading Improvement

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2017

Dyslexic children of lower socioeconomic status benefit more from summer reading programs than their more affluent peers, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier Using … Greebles?

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2017

A new test that uses graphic characters called 'Greebles' could help doctors detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease before the symptoms become apparent.... Read More...

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Brain Architecture Alters to Compensate for Depression

Neuroscience NewsMarch 7, 2017

Researchers discover differences in the structure of the cerebral cortex in depressed patients, but the differences can be normalized following taking appropriate medications.... Read More...

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cortical thickness

A step toward better understanding brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorder

How education may stave off cognitive decline

The Link Between Obesity, Genetics and the Brain

One Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain Area

Major Midlife Adverse Events Accelerates Male Brain Aging

Bilingualism Could Offset Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s

Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences

Socioeconomic Background Linked to Reading Improvement

Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier Using … Greebles?

Brain Architecture Alters to Compensate for Depression