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Human White Matter Myelinates Faster in Utero Than Ex Utero by Mareike Grotheer; David Bloom; John Kruper; Adam Richie-Halford; Stephanie Zika; Vicente A. Aguilera González; Jason D. Yeatman; Kalanit Grill-Spector; Ariel Rokem is a Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology article available to read on EtoBox.
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## Significance Coordinated communication across the brain is supported by myelin, a fatty sheath that insulates nerve fibers. The growth of myelin progresses rapidly during early life and is essential for healthy brain development. Here, we ask what impact birth has on myelin growths in the brain’s white matter, evaluating large samples of infants born full-term or preterm. Birth drastically changes the infant’s experiences—moving them out of the sheltered environment of the womb, while increasing their sensory input. We find faster myelin growth in utero than ex utero and that the slower ex utero growth explains reduced myelin contents seen in preterm infants. We hypothesize that simulating a womb-like environment may promote myelin growth and cognitive outcomes in preterm infants.
Who reads Human White Matter Myelinates Faster in Utero Than Ex Utero?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
- Author
- Mareike Grotheer; David Bloom; John Kruper; Adam Richie-Halford; Stephanie Zika; Vicente A. Aguilera González; Jason D. Yeatman; Kalanit Grill-Spector; Ariel Rokem
- Publisher
- National Academy of Sciences
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)