A 5-second brain scan at 11 can predict how many friends you'll have at 18.
Can a Preteen’s Reaction to a Face Predict Their Future Social Lives?
A study found that sex-specific neural responses to faces in 11-year-olds—particularly in regions like the fusiform face area—predict the size and quality of their social networks at age 18, suggesting early brain development shapes long-term social outcomes.
Source: Can a Preteen’s Reaction to a Face Predict Their Future Social Lives? — Nautilus
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