Fractional Anisotropy as a Surrogate Marker of Brain Mechanics
Stefan Rampp, Silvia Budday, Nina Reiter, Nicole Tueni, Jan Hinrichsen, Lars Bräuer, Friedrich Paulsen, Oliver Schnell, Guillaume Flé, Frederik Bernd Laun, Arnd Doerfler
This study shows fractional anisotropy from MRI correlates with brain tissue stiffness, suggesting it can be used as a non-invasive marker for mechanical properties.
bioRxiv · Apr 13, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience