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Diffusion MRI resolution impacts brain connectome tractography. We define the structural image resolution limit to assess if current dMRI acquisition methods reliably resolve anatomical structures.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroimaging
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Diffusion MRI

Background:

  • The brain's structural connectome exhibits complexity across multiple length scales.
  • Diffusion MRI (dMRI) is commonly used for whole-brain tractography but often with limited spatial resolution.
  • The impact of this 'one size fits all' resolution on tractography and diffusion quantification is unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of spatial resolution in dMRI on tractography and diffusion quantification.
  • To define the structural image resolution limit for dMRI.
  • To determine if current dMRI acquisition strategies are adequate for resolving anatomical structures.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual discussion of image resolution in the context of dMRI.
  • Definition of the structural image resolution limit.
  • Analysis of how resolution affects the reliability of resolving anatomical structures.

Main Results:

  • The spatial resolution of dMRI significantly influences the accuracy of tractography and diffusion quantification.
  • A clear definition for the structural image resolution limit was established.
  • The study highlights potential limitations of current whole-brain dMRI acquisition protocols.

Conclusions:

  • The 'one size fits all' approach in dMRI acquisition may not be optimal for all tractography and quantification needs.
  • Understanding and defining the structural image resolution limit is crucial for interpreting dMRI data.
  • Future dMRI acquisition strategies may need to consider tailored resolutions for specific anatomical structures.