The rich really are different, at least when it comes to their brains. In two separate studies, researchers found that …
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Bigger Brain and Higher IQ Linked with Specific Genetic Variants
Researchers have identified two genes that affect brain size and may be linked not only to IQ, but also to our risk of developing brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.
Study: Brain Scans Help Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Early
Shrinkage in certain parts of the brain may herald Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms arise, according to new research.
Low Vitamin B12 Linked to Smaller Brains and Cognitive Decline
Older people may not be getting enough vitamin B12, and that could affect their thinking and the size of their brain, according to a new study.
Brain Size, Early Growth: Clues to Autism’s Causes
There’s been a lot of news recently about efforts to detect signs of autism in children earlier — even before age 2, which is when doctors typically make the first diagnosis based on toddlers’ behavior and development. (Read …