ADHD has previously been linked to changes to the brain’s structure or function Alamy Stock Photo
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be caused by disruption to brain signals that are involved in cognitive control. A link between this disruption and ADHD was previously made in children and has now been shown in young adults, improving researchers’ understanding of what could be behind the condition.
ADHD affects a person’s behaviour, with symptoms including hyperactivity and inattention. Gráinne McLoughlin at King’s College London and her colleagues have previously shown that children with…
Article amended on 3 August 2023
This article has been changed to correct the number of participants in the study.
