Cross-sectional data accurately model longitudinal growth in the craniofacial skeleton

Abstract Dense, longitudinal sampling represents the ideal for studying biological growth. However, longitudinal samples are not typically possible, due to limits of time, prohibitive cost, or health concerns of repeat radiologic imaging. In contrast, cross-sectional samples have few such drawbacks,...

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Main Authors: Kevin M. Middleton, Dana L. Duren, Kieran P. McNulty, Heesoo Oh, Manish Valiathan, Richard J. Sherwood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46018-x