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¹Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. jbinder@mcw.edu

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuroimaging

Background:

Early cognitive imaging studies, particularly in language comprehension, encountered methodological issues.
The use of "resting" baselines and task-induced decreases in blood flow led to unexpected and inconsistent findings.

Observation:

Researchers observed discrepancies in results attributed to the baseline definition and physiological responses during cognitive tasks.
The limitations of traditional baseline approaches became apparent in interpreting brain activity.

Findings:

The study initiated a shift towards hypothesis-driven research in neuroimaging.
It paved the way for investigating the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) "resting" state with a more rigorous approach.

Implications:

This work influenced the design of subsequent neuroimaging experiments, emphasizing the importance of carefully controlled baselines.
It contributed to a better understanding of brain function during both task and resting states, advancing cognitive neuroscience.
The findings underscored the need for methodological refinement in brain imaging research.