Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, functional brain imaging techniques have become increasingly prominent in neuroscience, allowing researchers to examine the neural processes underlying cognitive function more closely. These techniques measure changes in blood flow or metabolic activity within specific brain regions in response to different stimuli or tasks, providing insight into the neural networks and mechanisms involved in various aspects of perception, attention, memory, language, and decision-making.

There are several different methods used for functional brain imaging, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), electroencephalography (EEG), positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetoencephalography (MEG). Each of these techniques has its own strengths and limitations. Still, all offer exciting possibilities for exploring the neural basis of cognition.

One of the most critical advantages of functional brain imaging is that it allows researchers to investigate brain function in real-time as participants engage in various tasks and stimuli. This has led to numerous important discoveries about the functional organization of the brain, as well as the relationships between different brain regions and cognitive processes.

Overall, the applications of functional brain imaging techniques in brain cognition are wide-ranging and diverse, with potential implications for fields such as medicine, psychology, and education. By shedding light on brain functionality, these techniques offer exciting possibilities for advancing our understanding of human cognition in both health and disease.

Dr. Daniel Milej
Guest Editor

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