Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Brain Imaging01:14

Brain Imaging

898
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.
These technologies include computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT scans), positron-emission tomography (PET scans),  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and Transcranial Magnetic...
898
Organization of the Brain01:30

Organization of the Brain

3.3K
The brain is an integral component of the nervous system and serves as the center for processing sensory inputs, making decisions, and directing bodily actions. This complex organ is organized into three primary sections: the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain, each responsible for a range of vital functions.
Hindbrain
The hindbrain, located at the base of the brain, plays a vital role in regulating automatic processes that sustain life. It includes the medulla oblongata, which is essential for...
3.3K
Anatomy of the Brain: Major Regions01:20

Anatomy of the Brain: Major Regions

12.4K
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It consists of four main parts: the cerebrum, diencephalon, cerebellum, and brainstem.
The cerebrum is the largest section of the brain and divides into left and right hemispheres, separated by a deep fissure. The cerebral outer layer of grey matter — the cerebral cortex — comprises elevations called gyri and shallow groves called sulci. The inner portion of white matter includes long nerve fibers known as axons, which connect...
12.4K
Neural Circuits01:25

Neural Circuits

3.2K
Neural circuits and neuronal pools are two of the main structures found in the nervous system. Neural circuits are networks of neurons that work together to carry out a specific task or process. They consist of interconnected neurons and glial cells, which provide structural and metabolic support.
Neuronal pools are collections of nerve cells with similar functions and interact through chemical and electrical signals. These pools include both interneurons (the central neural circuit nodes that...
3.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cortical similarity networks in the rat brain: Postnatal development and sensitivity to early life stress.

Network neuroscience (Cambridge, Mass.)·2026
Same author

Peripheral inflammation is associated with reduced influx of TSPO PET tracers into the brain: insights from a non-invasive mapping methodology.

Brain, behavior, and immunity·2026
Same author

Network-based disease fingerprinting with neuroinflammation PET imaging.

Journal of neuroinflammation·2026
Same author

Genetic insights on the mechanisms of human cortical folding.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

Peripheral Expression of Dopamine Genes as a Biomarker for Cocaine Addiction in Humans.

European addiction research·2026
Same author

Corrigendum to "Acute effects of interferon-alpha on cellular anabolic and catabolic processes are associated with the development of fatigue during Interferon-alpha-based therapy for Hepatitis-C: A preliminary study" [Brain Behav. Immun. 123 (2025) 717-724].

Brain, behavior, and immunity·2026
Same journal

Misinformation as strategy: Epistemic consequences and the undermining of shared truth.

Trends in cognitive sciences·2026
Same journal

Geographical psychology: Spatial variation in psychological phenomena and their consequences.

Trends in cognitive sciences·2026
Same journal

Multi-brain neurofeedback: what are we training for?

Trends in cognitive sciences·2026
Same journal

The developing vocal self.

Trends in cognitive sciences·2026
Same journal

Searching beyond decrements: Attentional guidance across the adult lifespan.

Trends in cognitive sciences·2026
Same journal

Looking into working memory through micro eye movements.

Trends in cognitive sciences·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 23, 2026

Statistical Modelling of Cortical Connectivity Using Non-invasive Electroencephalograms
08:51

Statistical Modelling of Cortical Connectivity Using Non-invasive Electroencephalograms

Published on: November 1, 2019

6.1K

Comparative Connectomics.

Martijn P van den Heuvel1, Edward T Bullmore2, Olaf Sporns3

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Trends in Cognitive Sciences
|March 31, 2016
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Comparative connectomics reveals conserved brain wiring principles across species, highlighting community organization and efficient communication pathways. These findings help explain species-specific cognitive and behavioral adaptations.

More Related Videos

Co-analysis of Brain Structure and Function using fMRI and Diffusion-weighted Imaging
17:06

Co-analysis of Brain Structure and Function using fMRI and Diffusion-weighted Imaging

Published on: November 8, 2012

27.2K
Serial Two-Photon Tomography of the Whole Marmoset Brain for Neuroanatomical Analyses
04:02

Serial Two-Photon Tomography of the Whole Marmoset Brain for Neuroanatomical Analyses

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 23, 2026

Statistical Modelling of Cortical Connectivity Using Non-invasive Electroencephalograms
08:51

Statistical Modelling of Cortical Connectivity Using Non-invasive Electroencephalograms

Published on: November 1, 2019

6.1K
Co-analysis of Brain Structure and Function using fMRI and Diffusion-weighted Imaging
17:06

Co-analysis of Brain Structure and Function using fMRI and Diffusion-weighted Imaging

Published on: November 8, 2012

27.2K
Serial Two-Photon Tomography of the Whole Marmoset Brain for Neuroanatomical Analyses
04:02

Serial Two-Photon Tomography of the Whole Marmoset Brain for Neuroanatomical Analyses

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.1K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Comparative Biology
  • Network Science

Background:

  • Understanding brain network topology is crucial for deciphering nervous system architecture.
  • Cross-species comparisons offer insights into conserved and unique features of brain connectivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce comparative connectomics as a quantitative approach.
  • Discover general principles of brain network architecture.
  • Identify species-specific features of brain connectivity.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative analysis of brain network topology.
  • Cross-species comparison of connectomes from simple to advanced species.

Main Results:

  • Identified two conserved wiring themes: community organization for specialized function and investment in efficient communication pathways (short paths, hubs, rich clubs).
  • Demonstrated that variations in connectome organization align with cognitive and behavioral adaptations.

Conclusions:

  • Comparative connectomics provides a framework for understanding general principles and species-specific variations in brain networks.
  • Conserved wiring principles facilitate specialized functions and efficient information processing across diverse species.
  • Connectome differences contribute to adaptations in cognition and behavior.