A new study finds that the socioeconomics of a preteen's neighborhood can leave a distinctive pattern in their brains.
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A study of more than 2,300 9- to 10-year-olds found that socioeconomic factors explained most differences in the preteens' brain development.
A new study finds that the socioeconomics of a preteen's neighborhood can leave a distinctive pattern in their brains.
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