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  • Neuroimaging

Background:

  • The neocortex exhibits a distinct laminar structure, previously studied in animals via high-resolution fMRI.
  • Detecting layer-specific activation in humans using fMRI has been challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate layer-specific activation in the human neocortex for the first time.
  • To assess the spatial resolution of gradient-echo BOLD fMRI signals in humans.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a 3T gradient-echo (GE) sequence with 0.75 mm isotropic resolution.
  • Identified layer IV of the primary visual cortex (V1) using an anatomical stria landmark.
  • Applied visual stimulation with a 7.5 Hz flickering checkerboard pattern.

Main Results:

  • Observed a significant signal increase of 3% in layer IV compared to adjacent cortical layers.
  • The activation peak width measured 0.8-1 mm, indicating submillimeter spatial resolution.
  • Demonstrated the visibility of a stria at layer IV depth in averaged time series data.

Conclusions:

  • Human laminar fMRI can achieve submillimeter spatial resolution perpendicular to the cortical surface.
  • This technique enables the study of intracortical activation patterns in humans.
  • Advances understanding of how different cortical regions interact within the human brain.