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BDNF polymorphism predicts general intelligence after penetrating traumatic brain injury.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Rostami Elham, Krueger Frank, Zoubak Serguei, Dal Monte Olga, Raymont Vanessa, Pardini Matteo, Hodgkinson Colin A, Goldman David, Risling Mårten, Grafman Jordan
Abstract excerpt
Neuronal plasticity is a fundamental factor in cognitive outcome following traumatic brain injury. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a member of the neurotrophin family, plays an important role in this process. While there are many ways to measure cognitive outcome, general cognitive intelligence is a strong predictor of everyday decision-making, occupational attainment, social mobility and job...
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