fMRI: Mapping Brain Activity For Science And Medicine
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Karolina Nowak, Department of Functional MRI, Masaryk University, Czech Republic, Email: k.nowak@fmri.czReceived Date: Oct 01, 2025 / Published Date: Oct 29, 2025
Citation: Nowak DK (2025) fMRI: Mapping Brain Activity For Science And Medicine. J Radiol 14: 735.DOI: 10.4172/2167-7964.1000735
Copyright: © 2025 Dr. Karolina Nowak This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited
Abstract
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is a cornerstone of modern neuroscience, enabling non-invasive visualization of brain activity through blood oxygenation changes. This review highlights fMRI’s pivotal role in understanding cognitive functions, its clinical applications in pre-surgical planning, and its utility in identifying biomarkers for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Current research directions include methodological advancements in acquisition and analysis, resting-state fMRI, multimodal neuroimaging, and the application of artificial intelligence. The technique also provides crucial insights into brain development and requires robust statistical analysis for accurate interpretation.
