While functional MRI (fMRI) studies have mainly focused on gray matter, recent studies have
consistently found that blood-oxygenation-level-dependent (BOLD) signals can be reliably …

Motor learning is crucial for the survival of many animals. Acquiring a new motor skill
involves complex alterations in both local neural circuits in many brain regions and long …

New imaging sequences and biophysical models allow adopting magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) for in vivo myelin mapping in humans. Understanding myelination and …

Although manganese (Mn) is a trace metal essential for humans, chronic exposure to Mn
can cause accumulation of this metal ion in the brain leading to an increased risk of …

Introduction This study aimed to examine the white matter characteristics of visual artists
(VAs) in terms of visual creativity and the structural connectivity within the cortical visual …

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disease that causes benign tumors and
dysfunctions in many organs, including the brain. Aside from the brain malformations, many …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has increasingly been used to characterize structure–
function relationships during white matter neuroplasticity. Biological sex differences may be …

Mental imagery (MI) is gaining attention as a strategy towards endogenous brain stimulation
for improving motor skill. Neurofeedback (NF) is commonly used to guide MI in order to …

Introduction Serotonergic psychedelics such as ayahuasca are reported to promote both
structural and functional neural plasticity via partial 5-HT2A agonism. However, little is …

In MRI, researchers have long endeavored to effectively visualize myelin distribution in the
brain, a pursuit with significant implications for both scientific research and clinical …