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Multivariate genetic analysis of cognitive abilities in an adolescent twin sample

Michelle LucianoQueensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Margaret J WrightQueensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Gina M GeffenCognitive Psychophysiology Laboratory, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Laurie B GeffenCognitive Psychophysiology Laboratory, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Glen A SmithQueensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Nicholas G MartinQueensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Pages 79-88 | Accepted 01 Sep 2004, Published online: 02 Feb 2007

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