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Changes in Brain Motor-Network Connectivity at Rest during Puberty: Investigating Sex-related Differences

Abstract

Alicia Lucero

This study examines alterations in brain motor-network connectivity during the resting state in adolescents going through puberty, with a particular focus on understanding sex-related variations. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data from a diverse cohort of pubertal individuals were analyzed to investigate connectivity patterns within the motor network. Our findings reveal notable differences in motor-network connectivity between male and female participants during this critical developmental period. Understanding these sex-related variations in motornetwork connectivity can provide valuable insights into the neurological basis of sex differences in motor function and its implications for adolescent development.