Beking, T.; University of Groningen, Department Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, Groningen, TS 9712, Netherlands
Burke, S. M.; Leiden University, Brain & Development Research Centre, Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Wassenaarseweg 52, Leiden, AK 2333, Netherlands
Geuze, R. H.; University of Groningen, Department Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, Groningen, TS 9712, Netherlands
Staphorsius, A. S.; Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VU, Department of Internal Medicine, Center of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria, PO Box 7057, Amsterdam, MB 1007, Netherlands
Bakker, Julie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Neurosciences-Neuroendocrinology
Groothuis, A. G. G.; University of Groningen, Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences, Nijenborgh 7, Groningen, AG 9747, Netherlands
Kreukels, B. P. C.; Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VU, Department of Medical Psychology, Center of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria, PO Box 7057, Amsterdam, MB 1007, Netherlands
Language :
English
Title :
Testosterone effects on functional amygdala lateralization: A study in adolescent transgender boys and cisgender boys and girls
Publication date :
2020
Journal title :
Psychoneuroendocrinology
ISSN :
0306-4530
eISSN :
1873-3360
Publisher :
Elsevier Ltd
Volume :
111
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Funders :
NWO - Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek [NL]
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