15: Beyond the Scan - Functional MRI's Impact on Neuroscience

05/04/2024 36 min
15: Beyond the Scan - Functional MRI's Impact on Neuroscience

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Episode Synopsis

Ever wondered how neuroimaging works? The development of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in 1990 was revolutionary for the field of neuroscience and has led to groundbreaking discoveries about the brain. However, it has also led to exaggerated claims and misinformation when results are misinterpreted and shared incorrectly in the media. Further, numerous issues and limitations have been raised by critics over the years, threatening the credibility of this method. In this episode, we discuss how fMRI works, what the critics are saying and the common misconceptions circulating about this important tool. What does the future hold for fMRI in the field of neuroscience?

Authors: Shima Hassanpour, Elena Koning, Eve Racette

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