King Williams¹, Emmanson Emmanson², Amagwula Ikechukwu Otuosorochi³, Anthonia Bolanle Ojomo⁴, Toluwalope Y. Oni⁵, Abdwahab Abdsalam Babatunde⁶, Uchechukwu Gift Chinenye⁷, Lawal Sodiq⁸ and OLADITI Rashidat Abidemi³

¹Department of Radiography and Radiological Sciences, University of Calabar
²Department of Human Anatomy, Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria
³Department of Community Health, Glasgow Caledonian University
⁴Department of Pharmacy, Universite De Parakou
⁵Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure

⁶Department of Biochemistry, Olabisi Onabanjo University
⁷Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
⁸Department of Human Anatomy, University of Ilorin

*Corresponding Author: Emmanson Emmanson Godswill, Department of Human Anatomy, Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria.

Received: February 27, 2024; Published: March 05, 2024

Abstract

Neuroimaging techniques have revolutionized neuroscience research by enabling unprecedented insights into the structure, function, and pathology of the human brain. In this paper, we perform a systematic literature review to examine the state-of-the-art applications of various neuroimaging modalities in neuroscience research. We focus on techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), and optical coherence tomography (OCT), among others. Through a synthesis of 15 relevant articles, we assess their utility in investigating brain structure and function, detecting neurodegenerative changes, predicting cognitive decline, evaluating traumatic brain injury, and studying neurochemistry, cognition, brain plasticity, emotion, and social cognition. Furthermore, we propose ten critical research questions to guide future neuroimaging research endeavors. Our findings demonstrate the transformative impact of neuroimaging in neuroscience and highlight the potential for further advancements in understanding the complexities of the human brain.

Keywords: Neuroimaging; Neuroscience; fMRI; PET; DTI; MRS; OCT; Brain Structure; Brain Function; Neurodegeneration; Cognitive Decline; Traumatic Brain Injury; Neurochemistry; Cognition; Brain Plasticity; Emotion; Social Cognition

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Citation

Citation: Emmanson Emmanson Godswill., et al. “A Research on the Current and Future Applications of Neuroimaging Techniques in Neuroscience Research".Acta Scientific Anatomy 3.3 (2024): 12-20.

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