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Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults
Abstract
Aim: Resting-state gamma oscillations, less studied compared to task-related gamma activity, have increasingly been considered to reflect baseline cognitive processes and readiness for future cognitive demands. Previous research has largely focused on clinical populations, identifying aberrant gamma activity as a marker of cognitive dysfunction in conditions such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, and ADHD. This study investigates the relationship between resting-state EEG gamma power and neuropsychological performance in healthy adults. Specifically, it examines the associations between absolute and relative gamma power across different brain regions (frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital) during resting-state and performance in cognitive domains such as working memory, verbal fluency, face recognition, shortterm memory, and attention. Material and Methods: A total of 45 healthy individuals who underwent routine neuropsychiatric evaluations at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and exhibited no pathological findings were included in the study. Resting-state EEG data, collected retrospectively, were analyzed to extract gamma power values, which were subsequently correlated with neuropsychological test scores. Results: The results revealed significant positive correlations between relative gamma power in the frontal and parietal regions and verbal fluency performance. This association suggests that specific brain regions contribute uniquely to cognitive functions during resting states, with gamma power providing insight into the neural substrates of language-related abilities. Conclusion: These findings highlight the relevance of resting-state gamma power in understanding individual differences in cognitive abilities. Future research should validate these findings with larger, more diverse samples and incorporate advanced techniques like MEG to better understand the neural mechanisms linking gamma oscillations to cognitive performance
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Supporting Institution
Üsküdar Üniversitesi
Ethical Statement
Bu çalışma, Üsküdar Üniversitesi Girişimsel Olmayan Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu tarafından 26/07/2024 tarihinde yapılan toplantıda, etik açıdan uygun bulunmuştur. (Onay No: 61351342/020-262)
Thanks
Bu çalışma, Üsküdar Üniversitesi'nin desteği ve danışman hocam Prof. Dr. Barış Metin'in rehberliğinde gerçekleştirilmiştir.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Computational Neuroscience, Central Nervous System, Neurosciences (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
March 28, 2025
Submission Date
December 16, 2024
Acceptance Date
March 14, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 12 Number: 1
APA
Düşmez, H. M. (2025). Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults. The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences, 12(1), 23-31. https://doi.org/10.32739/jnbs.12.1.4
AMA
1.Düşmez HM. Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults. JNBS. 2025;12(1):23-31. doi:10.32739/jnbs.12.1.4
Chicago
Düşmez, Hafize Meryem. 2025. “Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults”. The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences 12 (1): 23-31. https://doi.org/10.32739/jnbs.12.1.4.
EndNote
Düşmez HM (March 1, 2025) Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults. The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences 12 1 23–31.
IEEE
[1]H. M. Düşmez, “Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults”, JNBS, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 23–31, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.32739/jnbs.12.1.4.
ISNAD
Düşmez, Hafize Meryem. “Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults”. The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences 12/1 (March 1, 2025): 23-31. https://doi.org/10.32739/jnbs.12.1.4.
JAMA
1.Düşmez HM. Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults. JNBS. 2025;12:23–31.
MLA
Düşmez, Hafize Meryem. “Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults”. The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences, vol. 12, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 23-31, doi:10.32739/jnbs.12.1.4.
Vancouver
1.Hafize Meryem Düşmez. Investigating the Relationship Between Resting-State EEG Gamma Power and Neuropsychological Performance in Healthy Adults. JNBS. 2025 Mar. 1;12(1):23-31. doi:10.32739/jnbs.12.1.4