In Vivo Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Reveals Gestational Sexual Dimorphism in Rhesus Macaque Neurodevelopment

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A significant sex-by-age interaction was found, indicating males had increasingly larger cortical plate volume and surface area with gestational age.
In vivo MRI imaging provided anatomical data showing sexual dimorphism in fetal rhesus macaque neurodevelopment for the first time.
Cortical curvature and thickness showed no significant differences, making surface area and volume key metrics in assessing fetal brain development.
Fetal sex differences are vital for understanding normative development and potential disease in the context of macaque neurodevelopment.

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In vivo MRI detects differences in cortical development by sex in rhesus macaque fetuses, suggesting fetal sex matters for neurodevelopment studies.

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In vivo MRI detects differences in cortical development by sex in rhesus macaque fetuses, suggesting fetal sex matters for neurodevelopment studies.