A neuropsychological theory of metaphor
... are already related in our category structures. A connection seems literal or figurative (or somewhere in between) not absolutely but in relation to the category structures used to understand itÕ (p. 62). But even if one grants that metaphors are pervasive in human language, their exact relation to t ...
... are already related in our category structures. A connection seems literal or figurative (or somewhere in between) not absolutely but in relation to the category structures used to understand itÕ (p. 62). But even if one grants that metaphors are pervasive in human language, their exact relation to t ...
The Dynamics of Functional Brain Networks
... associated with greatest segregation, whereas the more complex N-back task, which required complex working memory updating and cognitive control, was associated with greatest integration. The other five tasks recruited levels of integration between these two extremes. Together, these results suggest ...
... associated with greatest segregation, whereas the more complex N-back task, which required complex working memory updating and cognitive control, was associated with greatest integration. The other five tasks recruited levels of integration between these two extremes. Together, these results suggest ...
Lissencephaly - Cambridge University Press
... could not be differentiated from the as yet unmyelinated centrum semiovale and it was impossible to discern the internal architecture of the central nuclei. The ventricles were slightly enlarged. Horizontal sections of the brainstem and cerebellum showed poor myelination. Microscopic examination sho ...
... could not be differentiated from the as yet unmyelinated centrum semiovale and it was impossible to discern the internal architecture of the central nuclei. The ventricles were slightly enlarged. Horizontal sections of the brainstem and cerebellum showed poor myelination. Microscopic examination sho ...
Effect of deep brain stimulation on substantia nigra neurons in a
... significant enhancement of DA metabolism in the corpus striatum and an increase in corpus striatum DA release13. In a primate PD model8, STN-DBS also increased the survival of DA neurons. These results provide evidence that STN-DBS might have a neural protective effect. ...
... significant enhancement of DA metabolism in the corpus striatum and an increase in corpus striatum DA release13. In a primate PD model8, STN-DBS also increased the survival of DA neurons. These results provide evidence that STN-DBS might have a neural protective effect. ...
An architectural model of conscious and unconscious brain
... almost always have a clear conscious component,3 and there is a clear “dose-response” function between the degree of conscious exposure and the amount of learning that results.4 This is indeed what was historically called the Law of Effect, which should perhaps be called the Law of Conscious Effect. ...
... almost always have a clear conscious component,3 and there is a clear “dose-response” function between the degree of conscious exposure and the amount of learning that results.4 This is indeed what was historically called the Law of Effect, which should perhaps be called the Law of Conscious Effect. ...
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... sections with a Vibratome (Oxford Instrument). These sections were divided into four groups. The sections in the first and second groups were processed for WGAHRP histochemistry with the tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) method. Following the TMB reaction, the sections in the first group were mounted on gela ...
... sections with a Vibratome (Oxford Instrument). These sections were divided into four groups. The sections in the first and second groups were processed for WGAHRP histochemistry with the tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) method. Following the TMB reaction, the sections in the first group were mounted on gela ...
Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain
... THE MAMMALIAN NERVOUS SYSTEM The nervous system of all mammals has two divisions: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). In this section, we identify some of the important components of the CNS and the PNS. We also discuss the membranes that surround the brain and ...
... THE MAMMALIAN NERVOUS SYSTEM The nervous system of all mammals has two divisions: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). In this section, we identify some of the important components of the CNS and the PNS. We also discuss the membranes that surround the brain and ...
Functional Brain Changes Following Cognitive and Motor Skills
... cortical areas (eg, PFC) and an increase in the recruitment of subcortical striatum as training progresses. Quantitative evidence for more domain-general or global patterns of neural change associated with training was also reported by Chein and Schneider,9 who developed in-house quantitative method ...
... cortical areas (eg, PFC) and an increase in the recruitment of subcortical striatum as training progresses. Quantitative evidence for more domain-general or global patterns of neural change associated with training was also reported by Chein and Schneider,9 who developed in-house quantitative method ...
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... cortex following a clear inter-hemispheric symmetry. Midline views portray both medial anterior and posterior DMN nodes, but extending, as well, to the cuneus. The lateral views include high values in both left/right lateral–parietal nodes of the DMN, in the superior temporal gyri (including the pri ...
... cortex following a clear inter-hemispheric symmetry. Midline views portray both medial anterior and posterior DMN nodes, but extending, as well, to the cuneus. The lateral views include high values in both left/right lateral–parietal nodes of the DMN, in the superior temporal gyri (including the pri ...
Bird Brain: Evolution
... ‘neo’ (new) to designate the presumed relative order of evolutionary appearance of each subdivision. To these prefixes the root word ‘striatum’ was added for the presumed paleoencephalic subdivisions and ‘pallium’ (meaning mantle) or ‘cortex’ (meaning bark) for the presumed neoencephalic subdivision ...
... ‘neo’ (new) to designate the presumed relative order of evolutionary appearance of each subdivision. To these prefixes the root word ‘striatum’ was added for the presumed paleoencephalic subdivisions and ‘pallium’ (meaning mantle) or ‘cortex’ (meaning bark) for the presumed neoencephalic subdivision ...
The Biology of Mind - American International School
... and brakes. A Martian could study any one of them and grasp the operating principles. Likewise, animals differ, yet their nervous systems operate similarly. Though the human brain is more complex than a rat’s, both follow the same principles. ...
... and brakes. A Martian could study any one of them and grasp the operating principles. Likewise, animals differ, yet their nervous systems operate similarly. Though the human brain is more complex than a rat’s, both follow the same principles. ...
Neurons of human nucleus accumbens
... especially in the limbic regions are related to drug-induced neurobehavioral adaptations as well as experience. However, it is confirmed that the most important role in this processes belong to the nucleus accumbens 9. Golgi morphology of neurons in human nucleus accumbens was poorly described in th ...
... especially in the limbic regions are related to drug-induced neurobehavioral adaptations as well as experience. However, it is confirmed that the most important role in this processes belong to the nucleus accumbens 9. Golgi morphology of neurons in human nucleus accumbens was poorly described in th ...
The Brain`s Response to Drugs Teacher`s Guide
... parts of the brain, functions. To understand this process, it is necessary to examine the effects of drugs on neurotransmission. Almost all drugs that change the way the brain works do so by affecting chemical neurotransmission. Some drugs, like heroin and LSD, mimic the effects of a natural neurotr ...
... parts of the brain, functions. To understand this process, it is necessary to examine the effects of drugs on neurotransmission. Almost all drugs that change the way the brain works do so by affecting chemical neurotransmission. Some drugs, like heroin and LSD, mimic the effects of a natural neurotr ...
Neuronal circuitries involved in thermoregulation
... After discovery of thermosensitive neurons in the hypothalamus (Nakayama et al., 1961) neurophysiologists investigating thermoregulation directed their efforts to the analysis of these thermosensitive neurons. Their (implicit) assumption was that thermosensitivity is a distinctive characteristic of ...
... After discovery of thermosensitive neurons in the hypothalamus (Nakayama et al., 1961) neurophysiologists investigating thermoregulation directed their efforts to the analysis of these thermosensitive neurons. Their (implicit) assumption was that thermosensitivity is a distinctive characteristic of ...
PAX: A mixed hardware/software simulation platform for
... Analog/Digital (A/D) architectures, as shown in Fig. 4. In the end, the architecture of a given SNN platform is the result of a compromise between computational cost and model complexity, the latter of which also constrains the achievable network size. Figure 5 illustrates this compromise and shows ...
... Analog/Digital (A/D) architectures, as shown in Fig. 4. In the end, the architecture of a given SNN platform is the result of a compromise between computational cost and model complexity, the latter of which also constrains the achievable network size. Figure 5 illustrates this compromise and shows ...
Chapter 3
... ake a look at the painting in Figure 3.1. It is pleasing, colorful, and nicely done. It features realistic color, perspective, and shadowing. It seems, perhaps, not extraordinary—except by virtue of its maker. He cannot see at all. Born blind to an impoverished family in Turkey, Esref Armagan starte ...
... ake a look at the painting in Figure 3.1. It is pleasing, colorful, and nicely done. It features realistic color, perspective, and shadowing. It seems, perhaps, not extraordinary—except by virtue of its maker. He cannot see at all. Born blind to an impoverished family in Turkey, Esref Armagan starte ...
Memory formation: from network structure to neural dynamics
... It has been shown that the hippocampus can rapidly form new memory representation and, in a very short time period, is able to generate experiencedependent reactivation during various stages of sleep (Wilson & McNaughton 1994; Buzsaki 1998; Kudrimoti et al. 1999; Booth & Poe 2006) and quiet waking p ...
... It has been shown that the hippocampus can rapidly form new memory representation and, in a very short time period, is able to generate experiencedependent reactivation during various stages of sleep (Wilson & McNaughton 1994; Buzsaki 1998; Kudrimoti et al. 1999; Booth & Poe 2006) and quiet waking p ...
17 Human Single Unit Activity for Reach and Grasp Motor Prostheses
... Even as perfect decoding of direction and grasp kinematics would allow a subject to hold an object such as an egg between his or her fingers, applying too much force at the wrong time will crush the egg and create a mess. Therefore, understanding the relationship between SUA and force generation cou ...
... Even as perfect decoding of direction and grasp kinematics would allow a subject to hold an object such as an egg between his or her fingers, applying too much force at the wrong time will crush the egg and create a mess. Therefore, understanding the relationship between SUA and force generation cou ...
Cell type-specific pharmacology of NMDA receptors using masked
... NMDA receptors throughout the brain, it is hard to target drugs to a specific cell type. Also, genetic engineering can be used to selectively knock out NMDA receptors in certain types of brain cells, but these techniques are too slow, and can take weeks or even a lifetime to work. Now, Yang et al. h ...
... NMDA receptors throughout the brain, it is hard to target drugs to a specific cell type. Also, genetic engineering can be used to selectively knock out NMDA receptors in certain types of brain cells, but these techniques are too slow, and can take weeks or even a lifetime to work. Now, Yang et al. h ...
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... and retrieval. However, plasticity and neuromodulation also have crucial roles in altering excitability in the brain and regulating behavioural states, such as the transitions between sleep and wakeful activity. Theoretical work is also needed to understand the computational consequences of these va ...
... and retrieval. However, plasticity and neuromodulation also have crucial roles in altering excitability in the brain and regulating behavioural states, such as the transitions between sleep and wakeful activity. Theoretical work is also needed to understand the computational consequences of these va ...
Mircea Steriade
... techniques and instead whole figures with numerous panels (as in Eccles' illustrations) are made on computers. I could not return to Brussels until 1965 because I was prevented for seven years from obtaining a passport (because of many, many errors on my part ...). One of those errors was that I had ...
... techniques and instead whole figures with numerous panels (as in Eccles' illustrations) are made on computers. I could not return to Brussels until 1965 because I was prevented for seven years from obtaining a passport (because of many, many errors on my part ...). One of those errors was that I had ...
Embodied cognitive evolution and the cerebellum
... ratios as useful measures of information-processing capacity and the justification based on their variability across species for the near-exclusive focus of comparative studies on the neocortex. As pervasive as the assumption that neocortical expansion underpinned the evolution of ‘higher’ cognition ...
... ratios as useful measures of information-processing capacity and the justification based on their variability across species for the near-exclusive focus of comparative studies on the neocortex. As pervasive as the assumption that neocortical expansion underpinned the evolution of ‘higher’ cognition ...