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Annual research review: growth connectomics--the organization and reorganization of brain networks during normal and abnormal development

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Vértes, Petra E., Bullmore, Edward T.·2015·Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

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Background: We first give a brief introduction to graph theoretical analysis and its application to the study of brain network topology or connectomics. Within this framework, we review the existing empirical data on developmental changes in brain network organization across a range of experimental modalities (including structural and functional MRI , diffusion tensor imaging, magnetoencephalography and electroencephalography in humans). Synthesis: We discuss preliminary evidence and current hypotheses for how the emergence of network properties correlates with concomitant cognitive and behavioural changes associated with development. We highlight some of the technical and conceptual challenges to be addressed by future developments in this rapidly moving field. Given the parallels previously discovered between neural systems across species and over a range of spatial scales, we also review some recent advances in developmental network studies at the cellular scale. We highlight the opportunities presented by such studies and how they may complement neuroimaging in advancing our understanding of brain development. Finally, we note that many brain and mind disorders are thought to be neurodevelopmental in origin and that charting the trajectory of brain network changes associated with healthy development also sets the stage for understanding abnormal network development. Conclusions: We therefore briefly review the clinical relevance of network metrics as potential diagnostic markers and some recent efforts in computational modelling of brain networks which might contribute to a more mechanistic understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders in future.

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Authors
Vértes, P. E., & Bullmore, E. T.
Affiliations
  • University of Cambridge (GB)
  • GlaxoSmithKline (United Kingdom) (GB)
Corresponding author
Vértes, Petra E.
Venue
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2014-12
Volume
56
Issue
3
Pages
299-320
ISSN
  • 0021-9630 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-7610
OpenAlex
W2049130783
Cited by
197
References
181
Citations by year
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1.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Apollo (University of Cambridge) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
  • Medical Research Council (MR/K020706/1)
  • Wellcome Trust
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging › Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Statistical and Nonlinear Physics › Complex Network Analysis Techniques
Keywords
brain network development, connectomics, graph theory, brain network topology, structural connectivity, functional connectivity, neurodevelopmental disorders
MeSH terms
Brain, Child, Child Development, Electroencephalography, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetoencephalography, Connectome, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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