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Researchers explore the neurobiological basis of child abuse by maltreating mothers - EurekAlert
Despite child abuse being a widespread issue worldwide, the neurobiological basis driving child abuse by maltreating mothers is mostly unknown. In a recent exploratory study, researchers from Japan have compared diffusion tensor images of the brains of maltreating mothers with those of controls, observing significant differences in certain white-matter fiber features. Their findings could help clarify some of the underlying causes of parental maltreatment, ultimately paving the way for effective treatment and prevention strategies.
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