Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6032844 NeuroImage 2012 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
►A large number of twins were scanned at age 9 (N = 190) and again at 12 (N = 125). ►Genetic factors acting on cortical thickness were independent across ages 9 and 12. ►Considerable thinning of the cortex was found between the ages 9 and 12. ►Cortical thinning was under genetic control. ►Genetic factors acting on cortical change were independent across brain areas.
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