Unravelling genetic influences on the human brain

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/496682

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This study investigates how much an individual's genes and environment account for the wide variation in brain structure and function. Using MRI we will examine in what way a twin's brain is the same or different from that of their co-twin, and carry out analysis of their DNA to identify some of the many genes influencing the structure and function of the brain. The study will provide fundamental information on genetic mechanisms influencing variation in brain structure and function.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $741,998.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

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Other Keywords

age-associated degenerative diseases | brain disease and deterioration | brain function | brain imaging | genetic architecture of biological substrates | genetic association | mental health | quantitative genetics | twins

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