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The brain's hyper-network uncovered

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Complex brain actions reflect multiple networks of activity in the brain, according to a paper authored by researchers from the NIDA Intramural Research Program, in collaboration with scientists from Italy and Sweden.

Image courtesy NIDA IRP and Luigi Agnati.

Study:

  • Agnati, L. et al. The brain as a "hyper-network": the key role of neural networks as main producers of the integrated brain actions especially via the "broadcasted" neuroconnectomics. Journal of Neurotransmission. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29427068