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The Complexity of Understanding Brain Activity
08:39 - 17:28 (08:49)
This podcast explores the complexities of understanding brain activity and the hypothesis of functional segregation through the use of brain imaging and neuropsychology.
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The structure of neural networks in the brain is segregated and hierarchical, with specialized processing taking place in specific regions.
08:39 - 14:11 (05:32)
Neural Networks
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The structure of neural networks in the brain is segregated and hierarchical, with specialized processing taking place in specific regions. There is also sparse connectivity between regions, which is essential for this structured organization.
ChapterThe Complexity of Understanding Brain Activity
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The study of the finer details of the organization of visual cortex and specific regions within the brain requires animal models, and specifically primates that have brains similar to humans.
14:11 - 17:28 (03:16)
Brain imaging
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The study of the finer details of the organization of visual cortex and specific regions within the brain requires animal models, and specifically primates that have brains similar to humans. By studying animal models with specific brain injuries or damage, researchers can learn more about how different regions of the brain work.