18 search results for “brain development” in the Staff website
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Eveline Crone
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Marcella PaviasFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Linda van Leijenhorst
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Eduard KlapwijkFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Lara WierengaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Simone DobbelaarFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Kiki Zanolie
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anna van DuijvenvoordeFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Dietsje JollesFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Music to our ears: How playing an instrument affects the adolescent brain
What impact does growing up in a musical environment or during the COVID-19 pandemic have on the brain development of teenagers? This was the focus of psychologist Lina van Drunen’s PhD research, which studied hundreds of twins. Her findings reveal that practising music slows brain development, presenting…
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Major international study links genes to brain structural changes over time
There seem to be genes that influence how our brains develop over time. A large international consortium has discovered this with an extensive study. The results of the study were recently published in Nature Neuroscience.
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When you know how your brain works, you better understand who you are
On Sept. 29, Lara Wierenga, together with graphic designer Dirma Janse, presented their new book Atlas of our Brain. In the presence of fellow scientists and other interested parties, they shared some of the stunning illustrations and mind-boggling facts that can be found in the book.
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Lina van DrunenFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Back to the scanner: brain science in times of corona
For their research many neuropsychologists use the brain scanners at the LUMC. At the start of the pandemic, the rules for visiting the hospital became stricter and a large amount of psychology research looked as though it would fall through. Thanks to good protocols the researchers can now pick up…
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Berna GürogluFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Why more women have ADHD than you think
When we think of ADHD, we often think of highly creative, hyperactive boys. But does this mean that girls don’t have ADHD at all?
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Development matters - Longitudinal pathways in brain and behavior
Conference
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Rethinking sex in neuroscience of mental health
Course, Workshop