Abstract
The two hemispheres of the human brain differ functionally and structurally. Despite over a century of research, the extent to which brain asymmetry is influenced by sex, handedness, age, and genetic factors is still controversial. Here we present the largest ever analysis of subcortical brain asymmetries, in a harmonized multi-site study using meta-analysis methods. Volumetric asymmetry of seven subcortical structures was assessed in 15,847 MRI scans from 52 dataset worldwide. There were sex differences in the asymmetry of the globus pallidus and putamen. Heritability estimates, derived from 1170 subjects belonging to 71 extended pedigrees, revealed that additive genetic factors influenced the asymmetry of these two structures and that of the hippocampus and thalamus. Handedness had no detectable effect on subcortical asymmetries, even in this unprecedented sample size, but the asymmetry of the putamen varied with age. Genetic drivers of asymmetry in the hippocampus, thalamus and basal ganglia may affect variability in human cognition, including susceptibility to psychiatric disorders.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1497-1514 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Brain Imaging and Behavior |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2017 |
Keywords
- Subcortical brain asymmetry
- Age
- Handedness
- Sex
- Enigma
- Heritability
- Meta-analysis
- BASAL GANGLIA VOLUMES
- CAUDATE-NUCLEUS
- HEMISPHERIC-DIFFERENCES
- NORMAL INDIVIDUALS
- TOURETTE-SYNDROME
- PLANUM TEMPORALE
- AMYGDALA VOLUME
- HAND PREFERENCE
- YOUNG-ADULTS
- MRI
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In: Brain Imaging and Behavior, Vol. 11, No. 5, 10.2017, p. 1497-1514.
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T1 - Human subcortical brain asymmetries in 15,847 people worldwide reveal effects of age and sex
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PY - 2017/10
Y1 - 2017/10
N2 - The two hemispheres of the human brain differ functionally and structurally. Despite over a century of research, the extent to which brain asymmetry is influenced by sex, handedness, age, and genetic factors is still controversial. Here we present the largest ever analysis of subcortical brain asymmetries, in a harmonized multi-site study using meta-analysis methods. Volumetric asymmetry of seven subcortical structures was assessed in 15,847 MRI scans from 52 dataset worldwide. There were sex differences in the asymmetry of the globus pallidus and putamen. Heritability estimates, derived from 1170 subjects belonging to 71 extended pedigrees, revealed that additive genetic factors influenced the asymmetry of these two structures and that of the hippocampus and thalamus. Handedness had no detectable effect on subcortical asymmetries, even in this unprecedented sample size, but the asymmetry of the putamen varied with age. Genetic drivers of asymmetry in the hippocampus, thalamus and basal ganglia may affect variability in human cognition, including susceptibility to psychiatric disorders.
AB - The two hemispheres of the human brain differ functionally and structurally. Despite over a century of research, the extent to which brain asymmetry is influenced by sex, handedness, age, and genetic factors is still controversial. Here we present the largest ever analysis of subcortical brain asymmetries, in a harmonized multi-site study using meta-analysis methods. Volumetric asymmetry of seven subcortical structures was assessed in 15,847 MRI scans from 52 dataset worldwide. There were sex differences in the asymmetry of the globus pallidus and putamen. Heritability estimates, derived from 1170 subjects belonging to 71 extended pedigrees, revealed that additive genetic factors influenced the asymmetry of these two structures and that of the hippocampus and thalamus. Handedness had no detectable effect on subcortical asymmetries, even in this unprecedented sample size, but the asymmetry of the putamen varied with age. Genetic drivers of asymmetry in the hippocampus, thalamus and basal ganglia may affect variability in human cognition, including susceptibility to psychiatric disorders.
KW - Subcortical brain asymmetry
KW - Age
KW - Handedness
KW - Sex
KW - Enigma
KW - Heritability
KW - Meta-analysis
KW - BASAL GANGLIA VOLUMES
KW - CAUDATE-NUCLEUS
KW - HEMISPHERIC-DIFFERENCES
KW - NORMAL INDIVIDUALS
KW - TOURETTE-SYNDROME
KW - PLANUM TEMPORALE
KW - AMYGDALA VOLUME
KW - HAND PREFERENCE
KW - YOUNG-ADULTS
KW - MRI
U2 - 10.1007/s11682-016-9629-z
DO - 10.1007/s11682-016-9629-z
M3 - Article
SN - 1931-7557
VL - 11
SP - 1497
EP - 1514
JO - Brain Imaging and Behavior
JF - Brain Imaging and Behavior
IS - 5
ER -