Brain Shrinkage in Anorexia (IMAGE) Keck School of Medicine of USC Caption Compiled from worldwide brain scans in the largest study to date, these brain maps show (in warmer colors) brain regions with gray matter deficits—abnormal tissue reductions—in anorexia. Deficits are less strong in partially-weight restored individuals (upper images) than those in the acute phase (lower images) suggesting the importance and benefits of early interventions. Credit ENIGMA Anorexia Working Group Usage Restrictions none License Original 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.