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ArticleeLife2025

Mapping serotonergic dynamics using drug-modulated molecular connectivity in rats.

Tudor M Ionescu, Mario Amend, Rakibul Hafiz, Andreas Maurer, Bharat Biswal, Hans F Wehrl, Kristina Herfert

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Article in eLife, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Charting the path in rodent functional neuroimaging.Imaging neuroscience (Cambridge, Mass.) · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Tudor M IonescuWerner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7623-9566
Mario AmendWerner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.
Rakibul HafizDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, United States.
Andreas MaurerWerner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.
Bharat BiswalDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, United States.
Hans F WehrlWerner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4692-3209
Kristina HerfertWerner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0231-7717

Funding

Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung 01GQ1415Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen fortüne 2209-0-0Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen fortüne 2409-0-0
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Understanding the complex workings of the brain is one of the most significant challenges in neuroscience, providing insights into normal brain function, neurological diseases, and the effects of potential therapeutics. A major challenge in this field lies in the limitations of traditional brain imaging techniques, which often capture only fragments of the complex puzzle of brain function. Our research employs a novel approach termed 'molecular connectivity' (MC), which combines the strengths of various imaging methods to provide a comprehensive view of how specific molecules, such as the serotonin transporter, interact across different brain regions and influence brain function. This innovative technique bridges the gap between functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), known for its ability to monitor brain activity by tracking blood flow, and positron emission tomography (PET), which visualizes specific molecular changes. By integrating these methods, we can better understand how drugs influence brain function. Our study focuses on the application of dynamic [

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