Puzzo, I., Cooper, N., Vetter, P. and Russo, R. (2010) EEG activation differences in the pre-motor cortex and supplementary motor area between normal individuals with high and low traits of autism. Brain Research, 1342, pp. 104-110.
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Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Vetter, Dr Petra |
Authors: | Puzzo, I., Cooper, N., Vetter, P., and Russo, R. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Psychology |
Journal Name: | Brain Research |
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