brain mapping

Brain mapping is the mapping of biological quantities/properties of the brain onto special representations based on a set of neuroscience techniques.

About Brain Mapping:

A panel was commissioned in the late 1980′s at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science. The panel researched the possible benefits that of the integration of neuroscientific data through a series of techniques.

The panel held a specific interest in the use of structural/functional magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, electroencephalography and other non-invasive scanning techniques. The panel studied the mapping of anatomy, physiology, perfusion, function and phenotypes pertaining to the human brain. All human brains can be mapped (whether healthy or diseased). Brain mapping enables experts to study memory capabilities, learning, aging, and the effects of various drugs as pertaining to specific medically defined groups like those with autism, depression or schizophrenia. the studies of the panel led to the forming of the Human Brain Project (Stephen H. Koslow and Michael F. Huerta (1997). Neuroinformatics: An Overview of the Human Brain Project).

Evolving from this auspicious beginning was the International Consortium for Brain Mapping (ISBM). The overall goal of the establishment is to develop “flexible computational brain atlases” that can be used in research, diagnosis and monitoring of treatment.

Brain mapping is viewed by some as precise enough to be introduced as evidence in the court room. It is seen as distinctly unethical and unprofessional to conduct any sort of brain mapping procedures without the expressed consent of the individual at hand. But when the individual at hand agrees to the procedure it is a very accurate representation of brain function and can be a vital aspect of many treatment plans.

Brain mapping as a general reference can include any and all forms of neuroimaging. Many see “brain mapping” as a higher form of traditional neuroimaging. Brain maps are a combination of images of the brain regions and non-imaging data results gained drawn from data processing and analysis (including mapped projections of the measurable quantities in relation to behavior in specific regions of the brain).

Is Recovery required after Brain Mapping?

Brain mapping is not invasive and does not require any type of “recovery.” It is no more invasive or disruptive to day to day life than other forms of neuroimaging. Neuroimaging techniques are constantly evolving just like every aspect of the medical field. Brain mapping techniques and procedures will evolve in direct relation to the further refinement of image acquisition techniques, image representation abilities, and analysis/interpretation procedures.

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