Advanced preclinical functional magnetic resonance imaging of the brain

Abstract Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), exploiting the blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) contrast, is the most widely used technique to study brain function. Combined with tools from biotechnology, molecular biology, and genetics, preclinical fMRI offers unparalleled opportunities t...

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Main Authors: Jan Klohs, Way Cherng Chen, Rikita Araki
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
Series:npj Imaging
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s44303-025-00085-z
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description Abstract Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), exploiting the blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) contrast, is the most widely used technique to study brain function. Combined with tools from biotechnology, molecular biology, and genetics, preclinical fMRI offers unparalleled opportunities to experimentally test causal hypotheses that are beyond the reach of human research. Here, we review recent progress in MRI hardware development, provide recommendations for BOLD fMRI protocol optimization, and discuss recent applications.
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spelling doaj-art-39d3c49bbed74d6a91eceb1c19c589aa2025-08-20T03:22:54ZengNature Portfolionpj Imaging2948-197X2025-06-013111210.1038/s44303-025-00085-zAdvanced preclinical functional magnetic resonance imaging of the brainJan Klohs0Way Cherng Chen1Rikita Araki2Bruker BioSpin GmbH & Co. KGBruker Singapore Pte. LtdBruker Japan K.KAbstract Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), exploiting the blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) contrast, is the most widely used technique to study brain function. Combined with tools from biotechnology, molecular biology, and genetics, preclinical fMRI offers unparalleled opportunities to experimentally test causal hypotheses that are beyond the reach of human research. Here, we review recent progress in MRI hardware development, provide recommendations for BOLD fMRI protocol optimization, and discuss recent applications.https://doi.org/10.1038/s44303-025-00085-z
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