Magnetic resonance imaging of the rhesus monkey brain

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the central nervous system is vital in neuroscience research involving both humans and animals, particularly nonhuman primates due to their similarities to humans. The absence of detailed anatomical MRI data for the rhesus monkey brain prompted the creation of this work, which presents the first comprehensive in vivo MRI atlas of the living macaque brain at the highest technical quality available. It features three-dimensional coverage in horizontal, coronal, and sagittal sections with an unprecedented 0.5 mm isotropic spatial resolution, highlighting anatomical structures. The atlas includes multiple contrasts compatible with human MRI and utilizes advanced techniques like magnetic resonance angiography and diffusion tensor imaging to visualize intracranial vasculature and reconstruct nerve fiber tracts. A straightforward introduction to MRI principles ensures accessibility for non-experts, while detailed descriptions address animal handling, experimental procedures, and image presentation in a stereotaxic coordinate system. This atlas is anticipated to be a key reference for identifying anatomical structures in the rhesus monkey brain, making it essential for primatologists and neuroscientists across various disciplines.