Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Aug. 16, 2023
We
share
data
from
N
=
217
healthy
adults
(mean
age
29
years,
range
20-41;
109
females,
108
males)
who
underwent
extensive
cognitive
assessment
and
neuroimaging
to
examine
the
neural
basis
of
individual
differences,
with
a
particular
focus
on
brain
structure
called
hippocampus.
Cognitive
were
collected
using
wide
array
questionnaires,
naturalistic
tests
that
examined
imagination,
autobiographical
memory
recall
spatial
navigation,
traditional
laboratory-based
such
as
recalling
word
pairs,
comprehensive
characterisation
strategies
used
perform
tests.
3
Tesla
MRI
also
acquired
include
multi-parameter
mapping
tissue
microstructure,
diffusion-weighted
MRI,
T2-weighted
high-resolution
partial
volume
structural
scans
(with
masks
hippocampal
subfields
manually
segmented
these
scans),
whole
resting
state
functional
high
resolution
scans.
This
rich
dataset
will
be
value
clinical
neuroscientists
researching
real-world
cognition,
brain-behaviour
associations,
more.
All
are
freely
available
Dryad.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Introduction
The
hippocampus
plays
a
crucial
role
in
episodic
memory.
Given
its
complexity,
the
participates
multiple
aspects
of
higher
cognitive
functions,
among
which
are
semantics-based
encoding
and
retrieval.
However,
“where,”
“when”
“how”
distinct
memory
processing
still
under
debate.
Methods
Here,
we
employed
visual
associative
task
that
involved
three
levels
subjective
congruence
to
delineate
differential
involvement
rostral
caudal
portions
(also
referred
as
anterior/posterior
portions)
human
during
encoding,
recognition
recall.
Results
Through
stereo-EEG
recordings
epilepsy
patients
show
is
reflected
by
hippocampal
activity
In
contrast,
selectively
activates
hippocampus.
temporal
dynamics
manifested
gamma
power
increase,
partially
overlaps
with
low-frequency
decrease
Congruence
modulate
prominently
Discussion
These
findings
highlight
an
anatomical
segregation
accordance
contributions
partitions
The
hippocampus
is
a
complex
structure
critically
involved
in
numerous
behavior-regulating
systems.
In
young
adults,
multiple
overlapping
spatial
modes
along
its
longitudinal
and
transverse
axes
describe
the
organization
of
functional
integration
with
neocortex,
extending
traditional
framework
emphasizing
differences
between
sharply
segregated
hippocampal
subregions.
Yet,
it
remains
unknown
whether
these
(i.e.,
gradients)
persist
across
adult
human
lifespan,
relate
to
memory
molecular
markers
associated
brain
function
cognition.
two
independent
samples,
we
demonstrate
that
principal
anteroposterior
second-order,
mid-to-anterior/posterior
neocortical
connectivity,
representing
distinct
dimensions
macroscale
cortical
organization,
manifest
lifespan.
Specifically,
individual
topography
second-order
gradient
predicted
episodic
mirrored
dopamine
D1
receptor
distribution,
capturing
shared
organization.
Older
age
was
less
transitions
gradients
increased
homogeneity).
Importantly,
youth-like
profile
preserved
–
age-related
dedifferentiation
as
marker
cognitive
decline.
Our
results
underscore
critical
role
mapping
multidimensional
understanding
neural
circuits
support
Cerebral Cortex,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
33(6), P. 3265 - 3283
Published: Dec. 27, 2022
Abstract
During
navigation,
information
at
multiple
scales
needs
to
be
integrated.
Single-unit
recordings
in
rodents
suggest
that
gradients
of
temporal
dynamics
the
hippocampus
and
entorhinal
cortex
support
this
integration.
In
humans,
representation
are
observed,
such
granularity
represented
increases
along
long
axis
hippocampus.
The
neural
underpinnings
gradient
however,
still
unknown.
Current
research
is
limited
by
coarse
fMRI
analysis
techniques
obscure
activity
individual
voxels,
preventing
investigation
how
moment-to-moment
changes
brain
signal
organized
they
related
behavior.
Here,
we
measured
stability
single
voxels
over
time
uncover
previously
unappreciated
cortex.
Using
our
novel,
voxel
autocorrelation
technique,
show
a
medial-lateral
hippocampal
gradient,
as
well
continuous
anterolateral-posteromedial
extent.
Importantly,
anterior-medial
was
modulated
navigational
difficulty,
providing
first
evidence
relevant
for
This
work
opens
door
future
on
within
these
structures
integration
goal-directed
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 2606 - 2619
Published: Feb. 18, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Three‐dimensional
(3D)
histology
analyses
are
essential
to
overcome
sampling
variability
and
understand
pathological
differences
beyond
the
dissection
axis.
We
present
Path2MR,
first
pipeline
allowing
3D
reconstruction
of
sparse
human
without
a
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
reference.
implemented
Path2MR
with
post‐mortem
hippocampal
sections
explore
pathology
gradients
in
Alzheimer's
disease.
METHODS
Blockface
photographs
brain
hemisphere
slices
used
for
reconstruction,
from
which
an
MRI‐like
image
is
generated
using
machine
learning.
Histology
aligned
reconstructed
subsequently
atlas
standard
space.
RESULTS
successfully
registered
histological
their
anatomic
position
along
longitudinal
Combined
histopathology
quantification,
we
found
expected
peak
tau
at
anterior
end
hippocampus,
whereas
amyloid‐beta
(Aβ)
displayed
quadratic
anterior‐posterior
distribution.
CONCLUSION
enables
any
bank
data
set,
revealed
significant
hippocampus
between
Aβ.
Highlights
three‐dimensional
blockface
photographs.
This
does
not
require
dense
specimen
or
subject‐specific
(MR)
image.
Anatomically
consistent
mapping
was
obtained
Path2MR.
Our
gradient
pathology.
In
contrast,
deposition
closer
body.
Autism Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 1126 - 1139
Published: May 21, 2024
Abstract
Structural
and
functional
differences
in
the
hippocampus
have
been
related
to
episodic
memory
social
impairments
observed
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD).
In
neurotypical
individuals,
hippocampal–cortical
connectivity
systematically
varies
between
anterior
posterior
hippocampus,
with
changes
during
typical
development.
It
remains
unknown
whether
this
specialization
of
anterior–posterior
hippocampal
is
disrupted
ASD,
age‐related
exist
ASD.
We
examined
an
ASD
(
N
=
139)
non‐autistic
comparison
group
133)
aged
5–21
using
resting‐state
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
data
from
Healthy
Brain
Network
(HBN).
Consistent
previous
results,
we
lower
whole
medial
prefrontal
cortex
Moreover,
preferential
relative
for
memory‐sensitive
regions
parietal
was
reduced
demonstrating
a
weaker
connectivity.
Finally,
precuneus
negatively
correlated
age
but
remained
stable
group,
suggesting
altered
developmental
specialization.
Together,
these
may
help
us
understand
neurobiological
basis
found
eNeuro,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. ENEURO.0091 - 24.2024
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
How
the
human
brain
reconstructs,
step-by-step,
core
elements
of
past
experiences
is
still
unclear.
Here,
we
map
spatiotemporal
trajectories
along
which
visual
object
memories
are
reconstructed
during
associative
recall.
Specifically,
inquire
whether
retrieval
reinstates
feature
representations
in
a
copy-like
but
reversed
direction
with
respect
to
initial
perceptual
experience,
or
alternatively,
this
reconstruction
involves
format
transformations
and
regions
beyond
perception.
Participants
from
two
cohorts
studied
new
associations
between
verbs
randomly
paired
images,
subsequently
recalled
objects
when
presented
corresponding
verb
cue.
We
first
analyze
multivariate
fMRI
patterns
where
high-
low-level
features
can
be
decoded
perception
retrieval,
showing
that
dominated
by
conceptual
features,
represented
comparatively
late
parietal
areas.
A
separately
acquired
EEG
dataset
then
used
track
temporal
evolution
reactivated
using
similarity-based
EEG–fMRI
fusion.
This
fusion
suggests
memory
proceeds
anterior
frontotemporal
posterior
occipital
regions,
line
conceptual-to-perceptual
gradient
only
partly
following
same
as
linear
regression
statistically
confirms
sequential
activation
ventral
stream
image
retrieval.
The
analysis
also
an
information
relay
frontoparietal
areas
Together,
results
shed
light
onto
dynamics
recall
undergoes
experience
its
later
memory.
Hippocampus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(11), P. 659 - 672
Published: Sept. 21, 2024
Abstract
In
the
entorhinal
cortex
(EC),
attempts
have
been
made
to
identify
human
homologue
regions
of
medial
(MEC)
and
lateral
(LEC)
subregions
using
either
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
or
diffusion
tensor
(DTI).
However,
there
are
still
discrepancies
between
subdivisions
depending
on
choice
connectivity
seed
modality
used.
While
DTI
can
be
used
follow
white
matter
tracts
brain,
fMRI
functionally
connected
brain
regions.
this
study,
we
both
resting‐state
in
103
healthy
adults
investigate
structural
EC
associated
cortical
Differential
with
these
was
then
predict
locations
homologues
MEC
LEC.
Our
results
from
combining
support
a
subdivision
into
posteromedial
(pmEC)
anterolateral
(alEC)
reveal
confined
border
pmEC
alEC.
Furthermore,
obtained
by
showed
similar
distinct
whole‐brain
profiles.
Optimizing
delineation
LEC
combined,
cross‐validated
DTI‐fMRI
approach
allows
define
likely
two
has
implications
for
cognitive
translational
neuroscience
research.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(44)
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
The
hippocampus
is
functionally
specialized
along
its
longitudinal
axis
with
intricate
interactions
cortical
systems,
which
crucial
for
understanding
development
and
cognition.
Using
a
well-established
connectopic
mapping
technique
on
two
large
resting-state
functional
MRI
datasets,
we
systematically
quantified
topographic
organization
of
the
hippocampal
connectivity
(hippocampal
gradient)
interaction
in
developing
brains.
We
revealed
hierarchy
within
large-scale
brain
anterior
preferentially
connected
to
an
temporal
(AT)
pathway
posterior
embedded
medial
(PM)
pathway.
examined
developmental
effects
primary
gradient
whole-brain
interaction.
observed
increased
specialization
long
found
general
shift
from
during
development.
phenotypic
predictive
modeling,
further
delineated
how
differentially
integrated
into
underlying
episodic
memory
identified
several
key
nodes
PM/AT
systems.
Our
results
highlight
importance
supporting
memory.