Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies in Sexual Medicine: A Primer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past 30 years, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has emerged as a powerful tool to non-invasively study the activity and function of the human brain. But along with the potential of fMRI to shed light on neurological, psychiatric, and psychological processes, there are methodological challenges and criticisms.

Aim

We herein provide an fMRI primer designed for a diverse audience, from the neuroimaging novice to the experienced user.

Methods

This primer is structured as follows: Part 1: Overview: "What is fMRI and what can it tell us?." Part 2: Basic fMRI principles: MR physics, the BOLD signal, and components of a typical scan session. Part 3: Basic fMRI experimental design: why timing is critical, and common sources of noise in the signa

SUBMITTER: Mills-Finnerty C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9246958 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature