Structural Determinants of Signal Speed: A Multimodal Investigation of Face Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Coleman, C. R.; Nance, M. G.; Jacokes, Z.; Druzgal, T. J.; Arutiunian, V.; Kresse, A.; Sullivan, C. A. W.; Santhosh, M.; Neuhaus, E.; Borland, H.; Bernier, R. A.; Bookheimer, S. Y.; Dapretto, M.; Jack, A.; Jeste, S.; McPartland, J. C.; Naples, A.; Geschwind, D.; Gupta, A. R.; Webb, S. J.; Pelphrey, K. A.; Van Horn, J. D.; Newman, B. T.; Puglia, M. H.; on behalf of the ACE GENDAAR Consortium,
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It has not previously been possible to investigate the fundamental relationship between axonal structure - which dictates action potential transmission - and human neuronal function in vivo. Here, we introduce a novel metric of axonal signal speed, estimated axonal latency (EAL), derived from the relationship between axonal diameter, myelination, and length measured via MRI. We validate EAL along two pathways of the face processing network by relating it to N170 latency, an electrophysiological marker of face processing speed measured via EEG. Our results show that EAL along these pathways predicts N170 latency specifically during face processing. Moreover, we demonstrate that individuals with and without autism rely upon different pathways, potentially providing a structural account for autism-related face processing differences. By establishing this relationship between EEG-based electrical function and MRI-based axonal microstructure, we provide a non-invasive, spatially detailed estimate of neuronal processing speed that can inform our understanding of brain function, development, and disorder. TeaserEstimated axonal latency is a non-invasive, spatially detailed measure of neuronal speed to inform brain function and disorder.
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