Karolina Finc

TL;DR: An increase of the whole-brain network segregation during the n-back task, accompanied by alterations in dynamic communication between the default mode system and task-positive systems, is demonstrated.

TL;DR: The results show that network modularity decreased with increasing cognitive demands, and this change allowed us to predict behavioral performance, and it was found that the default mode network (DMN) increased its connectivity to other networks while decreasing connectivity between its own regions.

TL;DR: FMRIPrep as mentioned in this paper is a robust tool to preprocess human fMRI data for statistical analysis, which addresses the reproducibility concerns of the established protocols for fMRI preprocessing.

TL;DR: The neural reflections of behavioral adaptation as human participants mastered a dual n-back task over 6 weeks of training are investigated, and it is suggested that the automation of a cognitively demanding task may result in more segregated network organization.

TL;DR: Dancers showed superior performance in the Dance Central video game and balance task, but showed no differences in cognitive abilities, and altered functional connectivity differences were related to dance skill and balance and training-induced structural characteristics.