Modeling the neurocognitive dynamics of language across the lifespan
Human Brain Mapping,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(5)
Published: March 29, 2024
Abstract
Healthy
aging
is
associated
with
a
heterogeneous
decline
across
cognitive
functions,
typically
observed
between
language
comprehension
and
production
(LP).
Examining
resting‐state
fMRI
neuropsychological
data
from
628
healthy
adults
(age
18–88)
the
CamCAN
cohort,
we
performed
state‐of‐the‐art
graph
theoretical
analysis
to
uncover
neural
mechanisms
underlying
this
variability.
At
level,
our
findings
suggest
that
LP
not
an
isolated
function
but
modulated
throughout
lifespan
by
extent
of
inter‐cognitive
synergy
semantic
domain‐general
processes.
cerebral
show
default
mode
network
(DMN)
suppression
coupled
fronto‐parietal
(FPN)
integration
way
for
brain
compensate
effects
dedifferentiation
at
minimal
cost,
efficiently
mitigating
age‐related
in
LP.
Relatedly,
reduced
DMN
midlife
could
compromise
ability
manage
cost
FPN
integration.
This
may
prompt
older
adopt
more
cost‐efficient
compensatory
strategy
maintains
global
homeostasis
expense
performances.
Taken
together,
propose
represents
critical
neurocognitive
juncture
signifies
onset
decline,
as
gradually
lose
control
over
representations.
We
summarize
novel
synergistic,
economical,
nonlinear,
emergent,
model,
integrating
connectomic
dimensions
within
complex
system
perspective.
Language: Английский
Prediction of Verbal Abilities From Brain Connectivity Data Across the Lifespan Using a Machine Learning Approach
Deborah Früh,
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Camilla Mendl-Heinisch,
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Nóra Bittner
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et al.
Human Brain Mapping,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
46(5)
Published: March 25, 2025
ABSTRACT
Compared
to
nonverbal
cognition
such
as
executive
or
memory
functions,
language‐related
generally
appears
remain
more
stable
until
later
in
life.
Nevertheless,
different
processes,
for
example,
verbal
fluency
versus
vocabulary
knowledge,
appear
show
trajectories
across
the
life
span.
One
potential
explanation
differences
functions
may
be
alterations
functional
and
structural
network
architecture
of
large‐scale
brain
networks.
For
abilities
have
been
linked
communication
within
between
frontoparietal
(FPN)
default
mode
(DMN).
It,
however,
remains
open
whether
connectivity
these
networks
informative
language
performance
at
individual
level
Further
information
this
regard
highly
desirable
allow
us
participate
daily
activities,
are
associated
with
quality
life,
considered
preventive
interventional
setups
foster
cognitive
health
So
far,
mixed
prediction
results
based
on
resting‐state
(FC)
(SC)
data
reported
samples,
age
groups,
machine‐learning
(ML)
approaches.
Therefore,
current
study
set
out
investigate
predictability
knowledge
DMN,
FPN,
whole
using
an
ML
approach
a
lifespan
sample
(
N
=
717;
range:
18–85)
from
1000BRAINS
study.
Prediction
was,
thereby,
systematically
compared
(i)
[verbal
knowledge]
[processing
speed
visual
working
memory],
(ii)
modalities
[FC
SC
data],
(iii)
feature
sets
[DMN,
DMN‐FPN,
brain],
(iv)
samples
[total,
younger,
older
aged
group].
Results
showed
that
could
not
reliably
predicted
FC
samples.
Thereby,
no
emerged
input
modalities,
sets,
In
contrast
moderately
data,
particularly
SC,
total
younger
group.
Satisfactory
currently
chosen
encountered
Current
results,
hence,
emphasized
difficult
predict
domain‐general
abilities,
Thus,
it
warranted
closely
groups.
Language: Английский
The capability to successfully study and to be graduated in students who underwent awake surgical resection for a low-grade glioma
Journal of Neuro-Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
Language: Английский
Distinguishable neural circuit mechanisms associated with the clinical efficacy of rTMS in aMCI patients
Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(7)
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
Repetitive
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
is
used
in
early-stage
Alzheimer’s
disease
to
slow
progression,
but
heterogeneity
response
results
different
treatment
outcomes.
The
mechanisms
underlying
this
are
unclear.
This
study
resting-state
neuroimaging
investigate
the
variability
episodic
memory
improvement
from
angular
gyrus
repetitive
and
tracked
neural
circuits
involved.
Thirty-four
amnestic
mild
cognitive
impairment
patients
underwent
(4
weeks,
20
Hz,
100%
resting
motor
threshold)
were
divided
into
high-response
low-response
groups
based
on
minimal
clinically
important
differences
auditory
verbal
learning
test
scores.
Baseline
pre/post-treatment
circuit
activities
compared.
Results
indicated
that
orbital
middle
frontal
orbitofrontal
cortex
network
precuneus
default
mode
had
higher
local
activity
group.
After
treatment,
changes
remote
connectivity
within
brain
regions
of
cortex,
network,
visual
sensorimotor
showed
opposite
trends
related
effects.
suggests
states
could
serve
as
imaging
markers
for
early
compensation
predict
aftereffects
response.
Language: Английский