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A genome-wide search for quantitative trait loci affecting the cortical surface area and thickness of Heschl's gyrus.
Genes, brain, and behavior - 1 Sept 2014
Cai D-C, Fonteijn H, Guadalupe T, Zwiers M, Wittfeld K, Teumer A, Hoogman M, Arias-Vásquez A, Yang Y, Buitelaar J, Fernández G, Brunner H G, van Bokhoven H, Franke B, Hegenscheid K, Homuth G, Fisher S E, Grabe H J, Francks C, Hagoort P
Abstract excerpt
Heschl's gyrus (HG) is a core region of the auditory cortex whose morphology is highly variable across individuals. This variability has been linked to sound perception ability in both speech and music domains. Previous studies show that variations in morphological features of HG, such as cortical surface area and thickness, are heritable. To identify genetic variants that affect HG morphology, we conducted a...
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