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How do sulci change with age? Understanding normal brain aging

Brain imaging studies reveal a consistent, age-related trend of widening and shallowing of the cortical sulci, the grooves on the brain's surface. The question of how do sulci change with age is crucial for differentiating between normal aging and pathological neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

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Do sulci change with age? Understanding the brain's evolving structure

Brain volume decreases naturally with age, a well-documented biological process. This shrinkage includes changes to the brain's surface, impacting the intricate folds and grooves known as sulci and gyri. So, **do sulci change with age**? Yes, they do, and understanding how is key to understanding the aging brain.

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