Brain imaging articles from across Nature Portfolio

A neuroimaging protocol presenting versatile high-resolution and time-efficient MRI acquisition and processing strategies suitable for large-scale and long-term population studies, which include structural, diffusion-weighted and functional MRI.

Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) face data and transmission limitations. Terahertz (THz) waves offer high-resolution brain imaging and terabit-per-second wireless data transfer, addressing these challenges. The convergence of THz and neurotechnology promises to accelerate clinical adoption of BCIs, transforming neurorehabilitation and neural control.

Analysis of brain images taken before and after infection with SARS-CoV-2 suggests that even mild COVID-19 is associated with brain structure alterations and cognitive impairment. However, the clinical implications for individuals are unclear and further studies are needed to assess the generalizability of the findings and whether the effects are long-lasting.

A recent paper published in Nature reports on an ambitious project to construct standardized charts to aid recognition of typical and atypical development of the human brain.

During Parkinson disease progression, the accumulation of α-synuclein pathology is paralleled by changes in structural and functional connectivity in the brain. Two new studies pinpoint specific alterations in the brain connectome in the early stages of Parkinson disease and suggest future avenues of research to develop connectome-based biomarkers.