Trait representation of embodied cognition in dancers pivoting on the extended mirror neuron system: a resting-state fMRI study
IntroductionDance is an art form that integrates the body and mind through movement. Dancers develop exceptional physical and mental abilities that involve various neurocognitive processes linked to embodied cognition. We propose that dancers’ primary trait representation is movement-actuated and re...
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| author | Ching-Ju Yang Ching-Ju Yang Hsin-Yen Yu Tzu-Yi Hong Tzu-Yi Hong Chung-Heng Shih Tzu-Chen Yeh Tzu-Chen Yeh Li-Fen Chen Li-Fen Chen Li-Fen Chen Li-Fen Chen Jen-Chuen Hsieh Jen-Chuen Hsieh Jen-Chuen Hsieh Jen-Chuen Hsieh |
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| description | IntroductionDance is an art form that integrates the body and mind through movement. Dancers develop exceptional physical and mental abilities that involve various neurocognitive processes linked to embodied cognition. We propose that dancers’ primary trait representation is movement-actuated and relies on the extended mirror neuron system (eMNS).MethodsA total of 29 dancers and 28 non-dancer controls were recruited. A hierarchical approach of intra-regional and inter-regional functional connectivity (FC) analysis was adopted to probe trait-like neurodynamics within and between regions in the eMNS during rest. Correlation analyses were employed to examine the associations between dance training, creativity, and the FC within and between different brain regions.ResultsWithin the eMNS, dancers exhibited increased intra-regional FC in various brain regions compared to non-dancers. These regions include the left inferior frontal gyrus, left ventral premotor cortex, left anterior insula, left posterior cerebellum (crus II), and bilateral basal ganglia (putamen and globus pallidus). Dancers also exhibited greater intrinsic inter-regional FC between the cerebellum and the core/limbic mirror areas within the eMNS. In dancers, there was a negative correlation observed between practice intensity and the intrinsic FC within the eMNS involving the cerebellum and basal ganglia. Additionally, FCs from the basal ganglia to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex were found to be negatively correlated with originality in dancers.DiscussionOur results highlight the proficient communication within the cortical-subcortical hierarchy of the eMNS in dancers, linked to the automaticity and cognitive-motor interactions acquired through training. Altered functional couplings in the eMNS can be regarded as a unique neural signature specific to virtuoso dancers, which might predispose them for skilled dancing performance, perception, and creation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4db76994d7de4029984ab7cfc3ddd8c62023-07-10T13:24:44ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Human Neuroscience1662-51612023-07-011710.3389/fnhum.2023.11739931173993Trait representation of embodied cognition in dancers pivoting on the extended mirror neuron system: a resting-state fMRI studyChing-Ju Yang0Ching-Ju Yang1Hsin-Yen Yu2Tzu-Yi Hong3Tzu-Yi Hong4Chung-Heng Shih5Tzu-Chen Yeh6Tzu-Chen Yeh7Li-Fen Chen8Li-Fen Chen9Li-Fen Chen10Li-Fen Chen11Jen-Chuen Hsieh12Jen-Chuen Hsieh13Jen-Chuen Hsieh14Jen-Chuen Hsieh15Institute of Brain Science, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, TaiwanIntegrated Brain Research Unit, Division of Clinical Research, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei City, TaiwanGraduate Institute of Arts and Humanities Education, Taipei National University of the Arts, Taipei City, TaiwanInstitute of Brain Science, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, TaiwanIntegrated Brain Research Unit, Division of Clinical Research, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei City, TaiwanInstitute of Brain Science, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, TaiwanInstitute of Brain Science, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, TaiwanDepartment of Radiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei City, TaiwanInstitute of Brain Science, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, TaiwanIntegrated Brain Research Unit, Division of Clinical Research, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei City, TaiwanInstitute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, TaiwanBrain Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, TaiwanIntegrated Brain Research Unit, Division of Clinical Research, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei City, TaiwanBrain Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei City, TaiwanDepartment of Biological Science and Technology, College of Biological Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, TaiwanCenter for Intelligent Drug Systems and Smart Bio-devices (IDS2B), National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, TaiwanIntroductionDance is an art form that integrates the body and mind through movement. Dancers develop exceptional physical and mental abilities that involve various neurocognitive processes linked to embodied cognition. We propose that dancers’ primary trait representation is movement-actuated and relies on the extended mirror neuron system (eMNS).MethodsA total of 29 dancers and 28 non-dancer controls were recruited. A hierarchical approach of intra-regional and inter-regional functional connectivity (FC) analysis was adopted to probe trait-like neurodynamics within and between regions in the eMNS during rest. Correlation analyses were employed to examine the associations between dance training, creativity, and the FC within and between different brain regions.ResultsWithin the eMNS, dancers exhibited increased intra-regional FC in various brain regions compared to non-dancers. These regions include the left inferior frontal gyrus, left ventral premotor cortex, left anterior insula, left posterior cerebellum (crus II), and bilateral basal ganglia (putamen and globus pallidus). Dancers also exhibited greater intrinsic inter-regional FC between the cerebellum and the core/limbic mirror areas within the eMNS. In dancers, there was a negative correlation observed between practice intensity and the intrinsic FC within the eMNS involving the cerebellum and basal ganglia. Additionally, FCs from the basal ganglia to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex were found to be negatively correlated with originality in dancers.DiscussionOur results highlight the proficient communication within the cortical-subcortical hierarchy of the eMNS in dancers, linked to the automaticity and cognitive-motor interactions acquired through training. Altered functional couplings in the eMNS can be regarded as a unique neural signature specific to virtuoso dancers, which might predispose them for skilled dancing performance, perception, and creation.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2023.1173993/fulldancerlong-term training effectembodied cognitionextended mirror neuron systemneuroplasticityresting-state functional MRI |
| spellingShingle | Ching-Ju Yang Ching-Ju Yang Hsin-Yen Yu Tzu-Yi Hong Tzu-Yi Hong Chung-Heng Shih Tzu-Chen Yeh Tzu-Chen Yeh Li-Fen Chen Li-Fen Chen Li-Fen Chen Li-Fen Chen Jen-Chuen Hsieh Jen-Chuen Hsieh Jen-Chuen Hsieh Jen-Chuen Hsieh Trait representation of embodied cognition in dancers pivoting on the extended mirror neuron system: a resting-state fMRI study Frontiers in Human Neuroscience dancer long-term training effect embodied cognition extended mirror neuron system neuroplasticity resting-state functional MRI |
| title | Trait representation of embodied cognition in dancers pivoting on the extended mirror neuron system: a resting-state fMRI study |
| title_full | Trait representation of embodied cognition in dancers pivoting on the extended mirror neuron system: a resting-state fMRI study |
| title_fullStr | Trait representation of embodied cognition in dancers pivoting on the extended mirror neuron system: a resting-state fMRI study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Trait representation of embodied cognition in dancers pivoting on the extended mirror neuron system: a resting-state fMRI study |
| title_short | Trait representation of embodied cognition in dancers pivoting on the extended mirror neuron system: a resting-state fMRI study |
| title_sort | trait representation of embodied cognition in dancers pivoting on the extended mirror neuron system a resting state fmri study |
| topic | dancer long-term training effect embodied cognition extended mirror neuron system neuroplasticity resting-state functional MRI |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2023.1173993/full |
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