Neuroimaging in affective neuroscience

The field of affective neuroscience has significantly advanced our understanding of the neural mechanisms underpinning emotions. Central to these advances is the application of neuroimaging techniques, which have opened new avenues for exploring the relationship between brain function and emotional processes. Our ability to visualize, measure, and interpret brain activity in response to emotional stimuli has revealed profound insights into how emotions are generated, regulated, and experienced.

This Research Topic aims to consolidate cutting-edge research that utilizes neuroimaging methodologies to explore affective neuroscience. We seek contributions that employ a range of neuroimaging techniques, including but not limited to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and electroencephalography (EEG). Our goal is to create a comprehensive collection of studies that exemplify the breadth and depth of neuroimaging applications in understanding the neural basis of emotions.

We welcome submissions that address a variety of themes within this domain, including but not limited to:

1. Neural correlates of basic and complex emotions.

2. The role of neural networks in emotion regulation and dysregulation.

3. Neuroimaging studies on affective disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

4. Innovative neuroimaging techniques and methodologies that enhance our understanding of affective neuroscience.

5. Neuroimaging studies on emotional disorders caused by organic diseases (such as epilepsy, stroke, dementia, etc.).

6. Non-invasive neuromodulation therapy for emotional disorders based on neuroimaging research.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Registered Report
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: affective neuroscience, emotions, depression, anxiety, neuroimaging

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