Matthias L. Schroeter

TL;DR: The present study suggests that the general linear model and spatially resolved spectral analysis can be used as standard statistical approaches for optical imaging data, particularly because they are almost independent of the assumed differential path length factors.

TL;DR: Results indicate that neuromaturational processes regarding resolution of Stroop interference may depend on increased ability to recruit frontal neural resources, and suggest that children differed in their individual cognitive development independent of their chronological age more than adults.

TL;DR: Results suggest that the post-stimulus events as measured by fNIRS are dominated by a prolonged high-level oxygen consumption in the microvasculature, and multimodal imaging approaches may contribute to the understanding of neurovascular coupling.

TL;DR: Spontaneous low-frequency oscillations of oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin declined strongly with aging during both rest and visual stimulation, which might indicate a declining spontaneous activity in microvascular smooth muscle cells, in conjunction with an increased vessel stiffness with aging.