
Impact of the pandemic on adolescent brain development: a comparative study
Related media - Breaking news A recent study from the University of Washington, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals significant differences in brain development between adolescent girls and boys following coronavirus-related lockdowns. The research focused on cortical thinning, a normal part of brain maturation in which the brain sheds excess synapses and shrinks its outer layer. This process, which usually begins in late childhood or early adolescence, is known to improve the efficiency of the brain as it matures. However, stress can accelerate this thinning, which is often associated with increased risk of mental health…


