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Advances in human neuroconnectivity research: Applications for understanding familial history risk for alcoholism

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    Abstract

    Recent advances in brain imaging have allowed researchers to further study the networks connecting brain regions. Specifically, research examining the functioning of these networks in groups with a genetic predisposition for alcoholism has found atypical circuitry in the brains of such individuals. Further research with larger sample sizes and multimodal method integration are necessary to confirm these intriguing findings.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)89-95
    Number of pages7
    JournalAlcohol Research: Current Reviews
    Volume37
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

    Funding

    FundersFunder number
    National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismT32AA007468

      Keywords

      • Alcoholism
      • Brain
      • Brain function
      • Brain imaging
      • Functional magnetic resonance imaging
      • Genetic risk factors
      • Genetic vulnerability
      • Neural network
      • Neurobiology
      • Neuroconnectivity
      • Neuroimaging
      • Neuron
      • Neuroscience
      • Psychophysiological interactions

      ASJC Scopus subject areas

      • Medicine (miscellaneous)
      • Clinical Psychology
      • Psychiatry and Mental health

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