resting-state networks

Resting-state networks are patterns of brain activity that occur when the brain is not engaged in any specific task. Even at rest, different regions of the brain communicate and synchronize with each other, forming these networks. They reflect the brain's core functions, like self-awareness, internal thought, and maintaining baseline readiness for action. Studying these networks helps scientists understand how the brain organizes itself, how different parts work together, and how conditions like mental health disorders may affect brain connectivity. Essentially, they are the brain's default communication pathways active even when we're not actively thinking or doing anything.