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H. Hill Goldsmith, PhD – Slide of the Week
Using Discordant MZ Twins and Genome-wide Methylation Analyses to Identify Anxiety-relevant Genes – Three MZ (genetically identical) twin pairs were chosen to be clearly discordant for childhood cortisol levels and adolescent fMRI patterns in the amygdala that correlated with anxiety symptoms.
Expectant Brains Help Predict Anxiety Treatment Success
A network of emotion-regulating brain regions implicated in the pathological worry that can grip patients with anxiety disorders may also be useful for predicting the benefits of treatment.