Magnetoencephalographical research in schizophrenia: Current status and perspectives

Abstract

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a neuroimaging technique that has excellent temporal as well as good spatial resolution to measure neural activity. MEG, however, has only fairly recently been applied towards investigations of circuit anomalies in schizophrenia (ScZ). This chapter will summarize recent work with MEG that has examined alterations of event-related fields (ERF) and neural oscillations in task-related paradigms and during rest. We will provide an overview of the current findings as well as suggest recommendations for future research.