Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the general population? In a large-scale study, a team of ...

Political views are tied to brain structure, study suggests. April 7, 2011— -- Amid the looming prospect of a government shutdown, the clock is ticking for Democrats and Republicans to strike a ...

Forget crowd sizes — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and reacting to potential threats, compared ...

People who are ‘fussy eaters’ have different brains, a new study has claimed. The research, led by the University of Aberdeen, was the first to use neuroimaging to study the brains of children with ...

Children who suffer from a “fussy eating” disorder have differences in brain structure, a study has revealed. The research, led by the University of Aberdeen, was the first to use neuroimaging to ...

Avery Hurt is a freelance science journalist who frequently writes for Discover Magazine, covering scientific studies on topics like neuroscience, insects, and microbes. View Full Profile. Sit ...