FMRI Investigation of Brain Function While Reading Different Types of Literature

Authors

David A. Thayer, Brigham Young University
Dr. Travis Oliphant, Brigham Young University

Keywords

fMRI, reading literature, Python2.2, brain function mapping

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Abstract

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a new imaging technique that results in images showing what areas of the brain are active during different activities. In spite of the popularity of this new technology there are no commonly available or widely accepted programs for processing fMRI data. The purpose of this research was to develop an fMRI analysis program, design a simple fMRI experiment, select MRI imaging parameters for fMRI, show that the program provides useful results, and then explore the results of another fMRI research experiment. This project’s focus turned more towards image processing than actual brain function mapping, as originally designed.

Recommended Citation

Thayer, David A. and Oliphant, Dr. Travis (2014) "FMRI Investigation of Brain Function While Reading Different Types of Literature," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 106.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/106