Advanced MRI data set maps adolescent brain development

Researchers have created a large, openly available neuroimaging resource from more than 24,000 MRI scans of over 10,000 ...
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Late Preterm Birth Leaves Subtle Traces in the Adolescent Brain, Landmark Imaging Study Finds

A large ABCD Study analysis found that children born late preterm show subtle regional brain-volume and white matter ...

Caffeine linked to alarming brain side effect: 'Even fairly low levels'

Caffeine is linked to alarming side effects in the brain, even at "fairly low levels." ...

Researchers identify specific brain circuits associated with anxiety in adolescents

Adolescence is a sensitive period for brain development and mental health, though the connection between the two is not fully ...
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Brain scans show teen girls aged 4 years faster than boys during COVID lockdowns. We asked the researcher what that means long-term.

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. This week, a new scientific paper sent a ripple through the world of child psychology. Researchers at the University of ...

The Childhood Habit Linked to a Sharper Brain and Better Mental Health Is Surprisingly Simple, but Researchers Found a Catch

A September 18 report from the New York Post highlighted a familiar childhood pastime that researchers have connected with ...
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How an Adolescent’s Brain Reacts to Faces May Predict Their Social Future

It’s been said that eyes are a window to the soul, but new research has found that an adolescent’s brain response to a face might open a window to their social future. A new study at the University of ...
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How Adolescent Brain Circuits Perceive Risk

You’ve probably noticed it yourself: As a teenager, you chased thrills headlong—late-night parties, first dates, impulsive dares—while today you hesitate before clicking “Buy,” let alone bungee ...