Individual differences in trait anxiety are associated with white matter tract integrity in the left temporal lobe in healthy males but not females

Highlights ► The present study investigates trait anxiety by means of DTI. ► The study links white matter integrity of the temporal lobe to trait anxiety in humans. ► The association between FA values and anxiety can be observed in males only.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neuroscience 2012-08, Vol.217, p.77-83
Hauptverfasser:	Montag, C, Reuter, M, Weber, B, Markett, S, Schoene-Bake, J.-C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Anisotropy Anxiety Anxiety - pathology Behavioral Inhibition System Biological and medical sciences Brain Mapping Computed tomography Data processing Depression Diffusion Tensor Imaging Female Functional magnetic resonance imaging Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Harm avoidance Hemispheric laterality Humans Image Processing, Computer-Assisted Individuality Male Middle Aged Nerve Fibers, Myelinated - pathology Nervous system Neurology Neuroticism Personality Sex Characteristics Sex differences Substantia alba Temporal lobe Temporal Lobe - pathology Vertebrates: nervous system and sense organs
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights ► The present study investigates trait anxiety by means of DTI. ► The study links white matter integrity of the temporal lobe to trait anxiety in humans. ► The association between FA values and anxiety can be observed in males only.
ISSN:	0306-4522 1873-7544
DOI:	10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.05.017