gray matter
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"By studying an underrepresented population and looking beyond gray matter alone, this work brings us closer to identifying the biological and social factors that may protect cognition across the lifespan."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
"Our findings suggest that cognitive health depends not only on how much gray matter is preserved, but also on the condition of the wiring that connects it."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Their findings suggest that the condition of the brain's local communication pathways could influence how strongly gray matter loss affects cognition.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Measures of gray matter atrophy were still the strongest overall predictors of cognitive ability.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s the proverbial gray matter, the most evolved part, he explains, the part that makes us human.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
