Third Premature Birth/*diagnostic imaging Cortical development Heterogeneity Neonatal neuroimaging Preterm birth

Preterm birth alters the development of cortical microstructure and morphology at term-equivalent age

INTRODUCTION: The dynamic nature and complexity of the cellular events that take place during the last trimester of pregnancy make the developing cortex particularly vulnerable to perturbations. Abrupt interruption to normal gestation can lead to …