gray matter
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"Our findings suggest that cognitive health depends not only on how much gray matter is preserved, but also on the condition of the wiring that connects it."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Superficial white matter forms a thin layer of nerve fibers directly beneath the gray matter covering the outside of the brain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
"By studying an underrepresented population and looking beyond gray matter alone, this work brings us closer to identifying the biological and social factors that may protect cognition across the lifespan."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Both were strongly associated with gray matter loss, faster brain aging, cognitive decline, and a higher risk of neurological disease.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 28, 2026
Then, out of nowhere, the parrot swoops down, his wings wide, and he grabs me, his talons digging into the ridges and convolutions of my gray matter.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
