The Evolution of Testosterone's Impact on the Brain from Adolescence to Adulthood
A study published in Developmental Science suggests that the function of testosterone changes within individuals across adolescence and adulthood. Higher testosterone levels during adolescence are associated with increased involvement of the brain's anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) in emotion control, but the opposite effect occurs during adulthood. The findings suggest that alterations in the interactions between testosterone and the brain may be related to mood disorders that tend to arise during adolescence.
