The notion that specific cognitive and emotional processes arise from functionally distinct
brain regions has lately shifted toward a connectivity-based approach that emphasizes the …

A body of pre-clinical evidence shows how the gut microbiota influence brain functioning,
including brain connectivity. Linking measures of brain connectivity to the gut microbiota can …

Lack of interest in social interaction is a hallmark of autism spectrum disorder. Animal
studies have implicated the mesolimbic reward pathway in driving and reinforcing social …

Could a single human being ever have multiple conscious minds? Some human beings do.
The corpus callosum is a large pathway connecting the two hemispheres of the brain. In the …

Dyslexia is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by reading and spelling
difficulties. Beyond the behavioral and functional correlates of this condition, a growing …

This paper presents a comparative evaluation of methods for automated voxel-based spatial
mapping in diffusion tensor imaging studies. Such methods are an essential step in …

Disappointing results from clinical trials designed to delay structural brain decline and the
accompanying increase in risk for dementia in older adults have precipitated a shift in testing …

Recent MRI studies have shown that abnormal functional connections in schizophrenia
coexist with subtle changes in the structure of axons in the brain. However, there is a …

The pathophysiology of many chronic pain disorders is far from evident. MR imaging studies
provided initial data indicating chronic pain might lead to changes in brain structure and …

Objective: Higher-order language disturbances could be the result of white matter tract
abnormalities. The study explores the relationship between white matter and pragmatic skills …