
BehaviorJanuary 1, 2017
Does Poverty Shape the Brain?
Growing up in a poor family can leave a mark on the developing brain. Understanding how and why has important implications for educators and society
John D. E. Gabrieli is a professor in the department of brain and cognitive sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is director of the Athinoula A. Martinos Imaging Center at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research and the Gabrieli Laboratory, both at M.I.T.

Does Poverty Shape the Brain?
Growing up in a poor family can leave a mark on the developing brain. Understanding how and why has important implications for educators and society