Research & Medical
Study Links Reduced Myelination to Thicker Visual Cortex in Congenitally Blind Individuals
Curated
Source: Technology Networks
Research from the Max Planck Institute indicates that people born blind have a thicker visual cortex due to reduced myelination, rather than altered pruning. This finding enhances understanding of brain development in congenital blindness and may inform future interventions. (technologynetworks.com)