Magnetoencephalography in Cognitive Neuroscience: A Primer

Neuron. 2019 Oct 23;104(2):189-204. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2019.07.001.

Abstract

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is an invaluable tool to study the dynamics and connectivity of large-scale brain activity and their interactions with the body and the environment in functional and dysfunctional body and brain states. This primer introduces the basic concepts of MEG, discusses its strengths and limitations in comparison to other brain imaging techniques, showcases interesting applications, and projects exciting current trends into the near future, in a way that might more fully exploit the unique capabilities of MEG.

Keywords: MEG; brain imaging; brain oscillations; brain rhythms; connectivity; magnetoencephalography; neuroscience.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / physiology*
  • Brain / physiopathology
  • Brain Mapping
  • Brain Waves / physiology*
  • Cognitive Neuroscience*
  • Functional Neuroimaging / methods*
  • Humans
  • Magnetoencephalography / methods*
  • Neural Pathways
  • Neuroimaging