Exploring the Folds of the Brain--And Their Links to Autism: Scientific American
Exploring the Folds of the Brain--And Their Links to Autism: Scientific American writes:
"The cerebral cortex is the structure that gives the organ its convoluted surface. It is involved with high-level processing of our perceptions, thoughts, emotions and actions. Intricate folding permits the expansive cortex to fit inside a skull with limited surface area. Recent discoveries have shown that mechanical tension between neurons creates the hills and valleys of the cortex. The cortical landscape differs between healthy people and individuals with brain disorders that originate during development, such as autism. These shape differences suggest that connections between brain regions of affected individuals also depart from the norm."
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