scholarly journals Brain Functional Connectivity Plasticity Within and Beyond the Sensorimotor Network in Lower-Limb Amputees

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingna Zhang ◽  
Ye Zhang ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Linqiong Sang ◽  
Lei Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Sensorimotor Network ◽  
Brain Functional Connectivity ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

scholarly journals Development and Emergence of Individual Variability in the Functional Connectivity Architecture of the Preterm Human Brain

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 4208-4222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuehua Xu ◽  
Miao Cao ◽  
Xuhong Liao ◽  
Mingrui Xia ◽  
Xindi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Human Brain ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Brain Networks ◽  
Individual Variability ◽  
Distance Constraint ◽  
Behavioral Differences ◽  
Sensorimotor Network ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Brain Functional Connectivity

Abstract Individual variability in human brain networks underlies individual differences in cognition and behaviors. However, researchers have not conclusively determined when individual variability patterns of the brain networks emerge and how they develop in the early phase. Here, we employed resting-state functional MRI data and whole-brain functional connectivity analyses in 40 neonates aged around 31–42 postmenstrual weeks to characterize the spatial distribution and development modes of individual variability in the functional network architecture. We observed lower individual variability in primary sensorimotor and visual areas and higher variability in association regions at the third trimester, and these patterns are generally similar to those of adult brains. Different functional systems showed dramatic differences in the development of individual variability, with significant decreases in the sensorimotor network; decreasing trends in the visual, subcortical, and dorsal and ventral attention networks, and limited change in the default mode, frontoparietal and limbic networks. The patterns of individual variability were negatively correlated with the short- to middle-range connection strength/number and this distance constraint was significantly strengthened throughout development. Our findings highlight the development and emergence of individual variability in the functional architecture of the prenatal brain, which may lay network foundations for individual behavioral differences later in life.

scholarly journals Lower limb amputees undergo long-distance plasticity in sensorimotor functional connectivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivanei E. Bramati ◽  
Erika C. Rodrigues ◽  
Elington L. Simões ◽  
Bruno Melo ◽  
Sebastian Höfle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Lower Limb Amputees

scholarly journals Acute and Chronic Effects of Betel Quid Chewing on Brain Functional Connectivity

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adellah Sariah ◽  
Shuixia Guo ◽  
Jing Zuo ◽  
Weidan Pu ◽  
Haihong Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Betel Quid ◽  
Chronic Effects ◽  
Betel Quid Chewing ◽  
Brain Functional Connectivity ◽  
Acute And Chronic Effects

scholarly journals Developmental Heatmaps of Brain Functional Connectivity from Newborns to 6-year-olds

2021 ◽  
pp. 100976
Author(s):  
Haitao Chen ◽  
Janelle Liu ◽  
Yuanyuan Chen ◽  
Andrew Salzwedel ◽  
Emil Cornea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Brain Functional Connectivity

scholarly journals Effect of a One-Week Spiritual Retreat on Brain Functional Connectivity: A Preliminary Study

Religions ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Nancy A. Wintering ◽  
David B. Yaden ◽  
Christopher Conklin ◽  
Mahdi Alizadeh ◽  
Feroze B. Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Parietal Lobe ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Posterior Cingulate Cortex ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Spiritual Retreat ◽  
Baseline Evaluation ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Brain Functional Connectivity ◽  
Spiritual Impact

Background: Many individuals participate in spiritual retreats to enhance their sense of spirituality or to improve their overall mental and spiritual well-being. We are not aware of any studies specifically evaluating changes in functional connectivity using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in individuals undergoing an intense spiritual retreat program. The goal of this study was to determine whether such changes occur as a result of participating in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Methods: We conducted psychological and spiritual measures in conjunction with functional connectivity analysis of fMRI in 14 individuals prior to and following shortly after their participation in a one-week spiritual retreat. Results: Significant changes in functional connectivity were observed after the retreat program, compared to baseline evaluation, particularly in the posterior cingulate cortex, pallidum, superior frontal lobe, superior parietal lobe, superior and inferior temporal lobe, and the cerebellum. Significant changes in a variety of psychological and spiritual measures were identified as result of participation in the retreat. Conclusion: Overall, these preliminary findings suggest that this intensive spiritual retreat resulted in significant changes in brain functional connectivity, and warrants further investigation to evaluate the physiological, psychological, and spiritual impact of these changes.

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