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ArticleBiological psychiatry. Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging2025

Unraveling the Neural Landscape of Mental Disorders Using Double Functional Independent Primitives.

Najme Soleimani, Armin Iraji, Godfrey Pearlson, Adrian Preda, Vince D Calhoun

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Article in Biological psychiatry. Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Najme SoleimaniTri-Institutional Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Department of Computer Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Electronic address: nsoleimani1@gsu.edu.
Armin IrajiTri-Institutional Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Department of Computer Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Godfrey PearlsonDepartments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Adrian PredaDepartment of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California, Irvine, California.
Vince D CalhounTri-Institutional Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Department of Computer Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.

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Data-driven solutions for temporal, spatial, and spatiotemporal dynamic functional connectivityR01MH123610 · NIMH · GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY · PI ADALI, TULAY, CALHOUN, VINCE D · 2021 to 2025
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Abstract

backgroundMental illnesses extract personal and societal costs, leading to significant challenges in cognitive function, emotional regulation, and social behavior. These disorders are thought to result from disruptions in how different brain regions communicate with each other. Despite advances in neuroimaging, current methods are not always precise enough to permit a full understanding of the complexity of these disruptions. More advanced approaches are needed to better identify and characterize the specific brain network alterations linked to different psychiatric conditions.

methodsWe used a hierarchical approach to derive double functional independent primitives (dFIPs) from resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data. dFIPs represent independent patterns of functional network connectivity across the brain. Our study utilized a large multisite dataset comprising 5805 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia (SCZ), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder and healthy control individuals. We analyzed how combinations of dFIPs differentiated psychiatric diagnoses.

resultsDistinct dFIP patterns emerged for each disorder. SCZ was characterized by heightened cerebellar connectivity and reduced cerebellar-subcortical connectivity. In ASD, sensory domain hyperconnectivity was prominent. Some dFIPs displayed disorder-specific connectivity patterns, while others exhibited commonalities across multiple conditions. These findings underscore the utility of dFIPs in revealing neural connectivity alterations unique to each disorder, serving as unique fingerprints for different mental disorders.

conclusionsOur study demonstrates that dFIPs provide a novel, data-driven method for identifying disorder-specific functional connectivity patterns in psychiatric conditions. These distinct neural signatures offer potential biomarkers for mental illnesses, contributing to a deeper understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of these disorders.

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Brain networksDouble functional independent primitive (dFIP)Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)Functional network connectivity (FNC)Independent component analysis (ICA)Mental disorders

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PMCPMC12535696

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