Longitudinal genetic analysis of EEG coherence in young twins

G.C.M. van Baal, D.I. Boomsma, E.J.C. de Geus

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Abstract

During middle childhood, continuous changes occur in electroencephalogram (EEG) coherence, an index of cortico-cortical connectivity of the brain. In the gradual development of EEG coherence, occasional "growth spurts" are observed which coincide with periods of discontinuous development in cognition. Discontinuous development may reflect changes in the genetic architecture of a trait over time, for instance, by the emergence of new genetic factors. To examine stability and change in genetic and environmental influences on EEG coherence from ages 5 to 7 years, intrahemispheric EEG coherences from 14 connections were collected twice in 209 twin pairs. Overall, heritabilities (h
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)637-651
Number of pages15
JournalBehavior Genetics
Volume31
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001

Cohort Studies

  • Netherlands Twin Register (NTR)

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