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  • The cerebral cortex exhibits distinct areas with unique myelination patterns.
  • Myelination, the insulation of nerve fibers, is influenced by neural activity.
  • This suggests myelination patterns reflect underlying neural circuitry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between myelination patterns and cortical area function.
  • To explore how myelination reflects microcircuitry and cognitive development.

Main Methods:

  • Histological examination of myelin-stained human brain sections.
  • Myelin-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in living subjects.

Main Results:

  • Cortical areas show consistent, well-defined myelination patterns.
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  • Myeloarchitecture varies across different cortical regions.

Conclusions:

  • Myelination patterns (myeloarchitecture) likely indicate the functional microcircuits of cortical areas.
  • The timing of brain area maturation, reflected in myelination, may inform models of cognitive development.