"The comprehensive guide draws on brain scans from almost 3,600 people, ranging from infants to centenarians, mapping a property called functional connectivity."
"In young adults, particular patterns of this connectivity are linked to cognitive performance, suggesting a relationship between brain connectivity and cognitive abilities."
"To understand how this functional connectivity is organized, brain areas are plotted along a scale based on their connectivity patterns with the rest of the brain."
"The sensory-to-association axis allows researchers to describe brain regions that lie along a continuum from processing sensory information to engaging in complex thought."
An atlas of brain connectivity patterns has been developed, analyzing data from nearly 3,600 individuals from infancy to old age. This atlas maps functional connectivity, indicating how different brain regions coordinate. In young adults, specific connectivity patterns correlate with cognitive performance. The research may aid in understanding the emergence of developmental and neurodegenerative conditions. The study identifies three main functional axes, including a sensory-to-association axis that categorizes brain regions based on their connectivity and processing functions.
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