brain maps (IMAGE) McGill University Caption A comparison of cortical thickness between the brains of obese patients to those with Alzheimer’s disease. Darker colours indicate similarities in cortical thickness between the two groups. Credit Filip Morys Usage Restrictions Attribute to Filip Morys 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.