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functional magnetic resonance imaging |
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functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), n a diagnostic tool that uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment to study ongoing brain activity. Provides a real time depiction of brain functioning by tracking blood flow in the brain, an indicator of brain activity. Used to study mental illnesses. |
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Each chapter is devoted to a different aspect of brain research, from functional magnetic resonance imaging of memory formation, to linking specific neurons and experiences, to probing the effects of meditation on the brain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), the research group has observed the activities of nerve cells in V1, V2, V3 and V4 areas. The recipients of this year's award, which includes a one thousand dollar (USD) cash prize, were Johanne Levesque, Mario Beauregard and Boualem Mensour of the Universite de Montreal for their article, "Effect of neurofeedback training on the neural substrates of selective attention in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A functional magnetic resonance imaging study. |
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