Stanford researchers' new AI model accurately distinguishes male and female brain scans, highlighting previously disputed sex-specific brain activity patterns.
Understanding sex differences in brain organization is crucial for addressing neuropsychiatric conditions that may manifest differently in men and women.
Specific brain networks, including the default mode network and regions involved in learning and reward processing, play key roles in distinguishing between male and female brains.
Advanced AI techniques, such as deep neural network analysis and explainable AI, enable the detection of subtle brain activity patterns previously undetectable.
The AI model offers insights into various cognitive abilities and behaviors beyond sex differences, with potential applications in understanding learning impairments and social functioning differences.