The human brain is a complex network. An important first step toward understanding the
function of such a network is to map its elements and connections, to create a …

The Brain Connectome and New Methods of Lesion Analysis Complex neurologic and
psychiatric syndromes cannot be understood on the basis of focal brain lesions. Functional …

Fundamentals of Brain Network Analysis is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to
methods for unraveling the extraordinary complexity of neuronal connectivity. From the …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a highly efficacious treatment option for movement disorders
and a growing number of other indications are investigated in clinical trials. To ensure …

A comprehensive description of how neurons and entire brain regions are interconnected is
fundamental for a mechanistic understanding of brain function and dysfunction …

Brodmann has pioneered structural brain map**. He considered functional and
pathological criteria for defining cortical areas in addition to cytoarchitecture. Starting from …

INTRODUCTION For more than a century, the avian forebrain has been a riddle for
neuroscientists. Birds demonstrate exceptional cognitive abilities comparable to those of …

The ascending reticular activating system (ARAS) mediates arousal, an essential
component of human consciousness. Lesions of the ARAS cause coma, the most severe …

Diffusion MRI is arguably the method of choice for characterizing white matter microstructure
in vivo. Over the typical duration of diffusion encoding, the displacement of water molecules …

Functional imaging or diffusion-weighted imaging techniques are widely used to understand
brain connectivity at the systems level and its relation to normal neurodevelopment …