Stanford researchers recently reported that childrens' brains have the same architecture as humans, however certain portions responsible for processing complex information become weaker and other portions become stronger as they develop into adulthood.
This study is the first to compare brain signals of adolescents to those of adult brains. Findings have been published in the journal PLoS-Biology.
Led by NARSAD researcher, Vinod Menon, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and of neuroscience, the findings could provide a better understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders that include autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and schizophrenia.
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