Neuroimaging genetics : principles and practices / edited by Kristin L. Bigos, Ahmad R. Hariri and Daniel R. Weinberger

Published: [New York] : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Physical Description: 1 online resource
Additional Creators: Bigos, Kristin L., Hariri, Ahmad R., 1972-, and Weinberger, Daniel R. (Daniel Roy)

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The field of neuroimaging genetics has grown exponentially over the past decade. To date there are more than 10,000 published papers involving MRI, PET, MEG and genetics. This book reviews the basic principles of neuroimaging techniques and their application to neuroimaging genetics. It elaborates on the explosive interest from diverse research areas in psychiatry and neurology in the use of imaging genetics as a unique tool to establish and identify mechanisms of risk, establish biological significance, and extend statistical evidence of genetic associations.

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9780190209780 (ebook)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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