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Published on: January 19, 2019
Special Section Guest Editorial: Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Part 3
Judit Gervain1, Joseph P Culver2
1UMR 8242 CNRS-Paris Descartes, Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception, 45 rue des Saints-Pères, Paris, 75006, France.
This editorial introduces a special section on Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS). It highlights advancements and applications of this neuroimaging technique.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive neuroimaging technique.
- fNIRS measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood oxygenation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of a special section dedicated to fNIRS.
- To summarize recent research and applications in the field of fNIRS.
Main Methods:
- This section features a collection of research articles and reviews.
- The articles cover various aspects of fNIRS technology and its use.
Main Results:
- The special section showcases the growing utility and diverse applications of fNIRS.
- Key findings from various studies utilizing fNIRS are presented.
Conclusions:
- fNIRS is a valuable tool for studying brain function across different domains.
- The field of fNIRS continues to evolve with new methodological and technological developments.
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