The Japanese journal of neuropsychology

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ArticleTitle	How can we approach neuropsychology and pathogenesis of central nervous system disease by using neuroimaging?
Language	J
AuthorList	Takaaki Hattori
Affiliation	National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Health Department of Neurology and Neurological Science, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Publication	Japanese Journal of Neuropsychology: 30 (1), 19-27, 2014
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Abstract	To date, neuroscience was developed based on the theory of brain function localization. However, white matter disconnections can cause symptoms and different cortical lesions can also lead to similar symptom. These findings indicate the importance of understanding cognitive function in terms of a neural network. Presently, we can identify cortical lesions based on lesion and functional MRI studies. In addition, we can assess structural and functional connectivity between cortical lesions using diffusion MRI and functional MRI, respectively. I also summarized the default mode network, attention network, salience network including the insula and the white matter beneath the insula.
Keywords	cognitive function, structural connectivity, functional connectivity, default mode network, salience network