«Social interactions seem to impose important cognitive challenges that must be met by enhanced investment in certain brain regions,» he says. (newscientist.com)
The condition has been linked to widespread reduction in the brain's tissue volume but it was observed that certain brain regions show a subtle increase in tissue over time. (techtimes.com)
The study also demonstrates an association between NCAN variations with volumes of certain brain regions in young adults and infants, suggesting that the gene is able to affect brain structure and function. (scilifelab.se)