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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neuroimaging
  • Motor Control

Background:

  • White matter integrity variations are linked to brain function differences.
  • The impact of white matter integrity on quantitative motor behavior is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between white matter integrity and quantitative motor behavior.
  • To identify specific white matter tracts associated with motor activity levels.

Main Methods:

  • Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) was used to measure white matter integrity.
  • Continuous wrist actigraphy was employed to quantify motor activity.
  • Correlations between fractional anisotropy (FA) and motor activity were analyzed in 12 individuals.

Main Results:

  • Positive correlations between FA and motor activity were found in the cingulum and right superior longitudinal fasciculus.
  • Negative correlations were observed in the left corticobulbar tract, right posterior corpus callosum, and left superior longitudinal fasciculus.
  • Volitional motor activity is associated with white matter integrity in relevant motor fiber tracts.

Conclusions:

  • White matter integrity in specific tracts is associated with individual differences in motor activity.
  • Findings suggest a structural basis for variations in motor behavior.
  • This study provides insights into the neural underpinnings of motor control.