Brain changes wrought by gene linked to Alzheimer's may begin in childhood, scientists say
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - 15:46
in Psychology & Sociology
The gene that makes some people more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease as adults also affects the brain development and mental abilities of children, a new study shows. Researchers who examined brain scans of 1,187 kids and teens found distinct patterns in the size and structure of the cortex,...