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Brain function linked to birth size; Study sheds light on mental health problems later in life

February 19, 2011 by

Scientists have discovered the first evidence linking brain function variations between the left and right sides of the brain to size at birth and the weight of the placenta. The finding could shed new light on the causes of mental health problems in later life.

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