Brain Scans (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption This image shows the the differences in the thickness of the cortex in institutionalized children. All differences show thinning compared to children raised in a family. Credit Katie McLaughlin / Univ. of Washington Usage Restrictions With credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.