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Brain imaging technologies provide critical insights into both the structure and function of the human brain, enabling medical professionals and researchers to diagnose, study, and treat neurological disorders or psychiatric disorders more effectively.
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  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Neuroscience
  • Human Brain Research

Background:

  • Neuroimaging studies provide correlational data on multisensory integration.
  • Causal evidence for brain region involvement in multisensory interactions is often lacking from neuroimaging.
  • Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) offers a powerful method to establish causal relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent studies using NIBS for multisensory processing research.
  • To discuss the causal role of cortical areas in multisensory integration.
  • To explore the impact of multisensory cues on cortical excitability and functional connectivity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent studies employing transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
  • Review of recent studies employing transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
  • Analysis of research investigating unisensory and heteromodal cortical areas.

Main Results:

  • NIBS techniques are essential for determining causal relationships in multisensory processing.
  • Studies show NIBS can elucidate the role of specific brain regions in integrating sensory information.
  • Emerging evidence highlights the utility of NIBS in mapping functional connections for multisensory interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Non-invasive brain stimulation is a vital tool for causal inference in multisensory neuroscience.
  • Future research combining NIBS with neuroimaging will significantly enhance understanding of multisensory processing.
  • NIBS provides unique insights into the mechanisms underlying human sensory integration.