Revealing topological organization of human brain functional networks with resting-state functional near infrared spectroscopy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The human brain is a highly complex system that can be represented as a structurally interconnected and functionally synchronized network, which assures both the segregation and integration of information processing. Recent studies have demonstrated that a variety of neuroimaging and neurophysiological techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion MRI and electroencephalography/magnetoencephalography can be employed to explore the topological organization of human brain networks. However, little is known about whether functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a relatively new optical imaging technology, can be used to map functional connectome of the human brain and reveal meaningful and reproducible topological characteristics.

Result

SUBMITTER: Niu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3454388 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature