Studies Reveal That The Brain Shows Physical Growth Over Years
Studies Reveal That The Brain Shows Physical Growth Over Years
A recent study has shed light on the physical growth of our brains over the years. Scientists from UC Davis Health found that the brains of individuals born in the 1970s have 6.6% more volume and 15% more surface area compared to those born in the 1930s. Dive into the details below to understand more.
Source: JAMA Neurology
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In recent years, extensive studies have been conducted on our vital organ, the brain.
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"Genetics plays an important role in determining brain size, but our findings also indicate that external factors such as health, social, cultural, and educational influences may also play a role."
Scientists examined MRIs of individuals born between 1925 and 1968 with an average age of 57, from March 1999 to November 2019.
For those born in the 1930s, the brain's surface area increased from 2,056 square centimeters to 2,104 square centimeters for those born in the 1970s.
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