Mapping genetic variants for cranial vault shape in humans.

The shape of the cranial vault, a region comprising interlocking flat bones surrounding the cerebral cortex, varies considerably in humans. Strongly influenced by brain size and shape, cranial vault morphology has both clinical and evolutionary relevance. However, little is known about the genetic b...

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Main Authors: Jasmien Roosenboom, Myoung Keun Lee, Jacqueline T Hecht, Carrie L Heike, George L Wehby, Kaare Christensen, Eleanor Feingold, Mary L Marazita, A Murat Maga, John R Shaffer, Seth M Weinberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5919379?pdf=render