Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that maps the diffusion of water molecules within the brain, providing detailed information on the integrity and organization of white matter tracts. It allows researchers to visualize and analyze the structure and function of neural pathways, enabling the study of brain connectivity, tracking neural development, and understanding neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.
A diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) scan of the brain showing the tractography of the corticospinal tract, highlighting the fibers that transmit motor signals from the motor cortex to the spinal cord.
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) of the spinal cord to identify the myelinated axons and their anisotropic diffusion properties in the central nervous system.
A 3D reconstruction of a healthy brain using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to visualize the white matter tracts and their orientation in the cerebral cortex.