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

Functional Brain Systems: Reticular Formation01:13

Functional Brain Systems: Reticular Formation

3.8K
The reticular formation is a complex network of gray and white matter located within the brainstem extending from the medulla to the midbrain.
Within the reticular formation, there are several distinct nuclei that can be classified into three broad categories. The Raphe nuclei are located along the midline of the brainstem. They are primarily known for their role in synthesizing and releasing serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, and circadian rhythms. The...
3.8K
Functional Brain Systems: Limbic System01:15

Functional Brain Systems: Limbic System

5.8K
The limbic system, often called the "emotional brain," is a complex set of structures located deep within the brain. The intricate network of the limbic system supports a wide range of psychological functions, from emotional regulation to memory formation and sensory processing. This functional brain region encompasses specific parts of the diencephalon and the cerebrum, integrating the higher mental functions of the cerebral cortex with the primitive emotional responses of the deep brain...
5.8K
Organization of the Brain01:30

Organization of the Brain

2.1K
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...
2.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

A review of Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and prognosis models based on multimodal deep learning.

Reviews in the neurosciences·2026
Same author

A novel neural network model with SAGPooling graph decodes changes in cognitive trajectories.

NeuroImage·2026
Same author

A novel diagnosis method based on multimodal-aware bi-objective competitive mechanism for Alzheimer's disease.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Correction: Hepatic targeting in ASCVD: integrating lipid lowering and inflammation modulation from statins to gene editing.

Journal of translational medicine·2026
Same author

Adaptive neighborhood aggregation graph neural network for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

BR-SFDA: A Source-Target Bidirectional Refined SFDA for Privacy Preserving EEG-based BCIs.

IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 22, 2025

Dynamic Inter-subject Functional Connectivity Reveals Moment-to-Moment Brain Network Configurations Driven by Continuous or Communication Paradigms
08:36

Dynamic Inter-subject Functional Connectivity Reveals Moment-to-Moment Brain Network Configurations Driven by Continuous or Communication Paradigms

Published on: March 21, 2019

7.6K

Characteristics and variability of functional brain networks.

Jinhua Sheng1, Qingqiang Liu1, Bocheng Wang2

  • 1College of Computer Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Image Analysis for Sensory and Cognitive Health, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, China.

Neuroscience Letters
|May 4, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed a new overlay network model for analyzing functional brain networks from fMRI data. This model better represents group brain network characteristics, revealing consistent global measures but significant local differences across individuals.

Keywords:
ConnectionGroup brain networkIndividual differencesModularityfMRI

More Related Videos

Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain
05:55

Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain

Published on: October 13, 2023

1.4K
A Method for Investigating Age-related Differences in the Functional Connectivity of Cognitive Control Networks Associated with Dimensional Change Card Sort Performance
09:01

A Method for Investigating Age-related Differences in the Functional Connectivity of Cognitive Control Networks Associated with Dimensional Change Card Sort Performance

Published on: May 7, 2014

10.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 22, 2025

Dynamic Inter-subject Functional Connectivity Reveals Moment-to-Moment Brain Network Configurations Driven by Continuous or Communication Paradigms
08:36

Dynamic Inter-subject Functional Connectivity Reveals Moment-to-Moment Brain Network Configurations Driven by Continuous or Communication Paradigms

Published on: March 21, 2019

7.6K
Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain
05:55

Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain

Published on: October 13, 2023

1.4K
A Method for Investigating Age-related Differences in the Functional Connectivity of Cognitive Control Networks Associated with Dimensional Change Card Sort Performance
09:01

A Method for Investigating Age-related Differences in the Functional Connectivity of Cognitive Control Networks Associated with Dimensional Change Card Sort Performance

Published on: May 7, 2014

10.4K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Network Science
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Functional brain networks are crucial for understanding brain function.
  • Existing methods like mean networks have limitations in accurately representing group brain data.
  • Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a key tool for mapping brain activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate a novel overlay network analysis model for group functional brain networks.
  • To compare the overlay network model with the traditional mean network model.
  • To investigate individual differences and commonalities in human brain networks.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of functional brain networks from fMRI data of 96 healthy adults using a 360-node multi-modal parcellation.
  • Development of the overlay network model by calculating and thresholding connections between brain regions.
  • Application of network analysis metrics to compare overlay and mean networks and explore individual brain region variability.

Main Results:

  • The overlay network model demonstrates superior modularity characteristics compared to mean networks, better reflecting real group network conditions.
  • While global network measures show high consistency across individuals, local network measures exhibit significant regional variations.
  • Specific brain regions display greater variability than others across most network measures.
  • Varying thresholds in the overlay network model significantly impact metrics like clustering coefficient, modularity, strength, and global efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • The overlay network model offers a more accurate representation of group functional brain networks than the mean network.
  • Human brain networks exhibit a balance of global consistency and local individuality.
  • Understanding regional variability and the impact of network construction parameters is essential for interpreting functional brain network data.