Biological Model for Human Intelligence Revealed: Researchers at the Mind Research Network (MRN) in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the University of C
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Business Wire EON) October 4, 2007 -- In a paper published in the current issue of Behavioral & Brain Sciences, the Parieto-Frontal Integration Theory, or P-FIT, asserts that there is striking consensus, from some 37 existing neuroimaging studies, outlining a distributed network within the brain that underlies intelligence.
This distributed network integrates specific areas in the brain - including the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes - that "inform" human intelligence. The "intelligence network" remained consistent throughout the array of studies under review, which assessed brain structure, neurochemistry, white matter microstructure and/or functional activations.
"This is the first testable, physical model of where in the human brain intelligence resides, and what neural factors might result in improved cognitive performance," says Mind Research Network Investigator Dr. Rex Jung, lead author of the paper. "Intelligence is not located in one place in the brain, nor is it everywhere in the brain. It spans a very discreet but identifiable network."
Jung and co-author Dr. Richard Haier, Professor of Psychology at UC Irvine's School of Medicine, have a combined 30 years of research experience on human intelligence. Haier alone has been studying the brain as it relates to intelligence and higher cognitive functioning for more than 20 years.
Citing dozens of previous intelligence research papers and rich neuroimaging data that include Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (sMRI), Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), the investigators conclude that there is significant consistency in brain structure and function related to human intelligence.
"We believe that the P-FIT Theory will be an important, testable model designed to advance the study of human intelligence," Jung adds. "On the other side of the 'intelligence coin' is research designed to address the broad cognitive problems associated with diseases such as schizophrenia and dementia. Understanding the biological manifestations of 'normal' intelligence provides a basis for better understanding, and perhaps treating, the cognitive manifestations of a wide range of neurological and psychiatric brain disorders."
The Mind Research Network is a group of preeminent neuroscience researchers from the U.S. and abroad advancing today's diagnoses and tomorrow's treatments for mental illness. MRN houses fixed and mobile MRI capabilities, as well as magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencephalography (EEG) technologies, making it one of the most sophisticated imaging centers in the world.
For more information on the Mind Research Network, visit http://www.mrn.org
Related Articles:
The Best Of Mexico Honeymoon Places Is The One & Only Palmilla Where You Can Go Whale Watching In The Pacific Ocean Near Baja
We chose The One & Only Palmilla as the Best of Mexico honeymoon places purely by what we had read online, and because of the conversations we had with the hotel staff. To say we were pleased with our choice would be an understatement, because not only was the resort everything we could have asked for and more, there were two other bonuses we had not even bargained for.
1st Nations Mexico and 1st Nations Mortgage of Mexico Announce New Financing Guidelines
1st Nations Mexico and 1st Nations Mortgage of Mexico announces new guidelines for US and Canadian residents looking to develop, buy, or refinance property in Mexico. 1st Nations Mortgage of Mexico leverages unique relationships with banking and lending entities in the US and Mexico to provide industry leading loans to consumers and developers.
14 Oscar Nominations for Movies Made in New Mexico
New Mexico-made movies receive 14 Oscar nominations. Governor Richardson credits aggressive marketing and incentives program for continued growth of state's film industry.
Blissport Reveals the Top Five Activities for Honeymooners in Mexico City and Central Highlands for 2008
Blissport, the first company to offer honeymoon travel planning tools and services exclusively to engaged men, revealed today the top five activities for honeymooners in Mexico City and the Central Highlands for 2008.
The International Hit Business Book, 'The Lost Art of General Management' earns recognition in South Korea and has just been released in Mexico
In early June of this year, during a trip to Asia, the author, Rob Waite, met with Shin Jung-Sik a member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. Waite was honored to learn that "The Lost Art of General Management" was placed on the National Assembly's recommended reading list.
Embassy Suites Hotels Offers Upscale Services with Opening of First Hotel in Mexico City
Brand's newest hotel in Mexico, located in the heart of business/financial district, provides a preview of international expansion plans for upscale brand.
New Resort in Mexico Targets Adventurous, Eco-Conscious Travelers
Percentage of Profits To Benefit Waterkeeper® Alliance
Blissport Reveals the Best Honeymoon Vacation Destinations in Yucatan, Mexico for 2008
Blissport, the first company to offer honeymoon travel planning tools and services exclusively to engaged men, revealed today the best honeymoon destinations in Yucatan, Mexico for 2008. Blissport.com hails the Yucatan Peninsula as one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world with mile upon mile of fine white sand beaches, Mayan archeological sites, biosphere reserves, and luxurious hotels. Guests can enjoy everything from sunbathing to windsurfing to sightseeing in this relatively uninhabited region.
Mexico: Going Native
If you want to expatriate to Mexico to find an affordable cost of living then there is one thing you must do--Go Native!Now, this is not as scary as you might think. I am not talking about living in the jungles of Puerto Vallarta and hoping the locals will show you how to beat your clothes clean on the rocks "down to the river", (I've seen some Mexicans still doing this).
SWAT Spring Break 2008 -- Rosarito Beach Mexico Featuring Three 6 Mafia, Ying Yang Twins and DJ AM
Summer Winter Action Tours (S.W.A.T.) is proud to announce Spring Break 2008 in Rosarito Beach Mexico. S.W.A.T is a student group travel tour operator in its 11th year of business with over 100,000 satisfied customers. Spring Break 2008 will take place in Rosarito Beach, Mexico and will feature entertainment from performers Three 6 Mafia, Ying Yang Twins and DJ AM. SWAT also has other Spring Break destinations available such as Cancun, Acapulco, San Felipe and many more.