Does a bigger brain make for a smarter child in babies born prematurely?
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 10:30
in Psychology & Sociology
New research suggests the growth rate of the brain's cerebral cortex in babies born prematurely may predict how well they are able to think, speak, plan and pay attention later in childhood. The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain covering the cerebrum, and is responsible for cognitive functions, such as language, memory, attention and thought.