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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Published in:Neuroscience 2012-08, Vol.217, p.77-83
Main Authors: Montag, C, Reuter, M, Weber, B, Markett, S, Schoene-Bake, J.-C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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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Summary: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