A new study says results from some fMRI scans are unintentionally distorted and inaccurate, enough that some papers based around the process could be seriously questionable. fMRI is one of the most popular ways to scan the human brain. A lot of those light-up brain photos you see? fMRIs. fMRIs work by measuring blood flow to different regions of the brain, which is a sign that those parts are being used (that's what's lighting up in photos). We've covered some especially interesting uses, like t...
A new study says results from some fMRI scans are unintentionally distorted and inaccurate, enough that some papers based around the process could be seriously questionable. fMRI is one of the most popular ways to scan the human brain. A lot of those light-up brain photos you see? fMRIs. fMRIs work by measuring blood flow to different regions of the brain, which is a sign that those parts are being used (that's what's lighting up in photos). We've covered some especially interesting uses, like t...
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