Unveiling the Origin of Brain Waves in Disorders of Consciousness
TL;DR
Researchers from the Human Brain Project have identified the origin of characteristic brain waves associated with disorders of consciousness (DoC) by coupling measurements of brain waves with glucose usage in specific brain areas. The study reveals the role of subcortical areas in driving cortical activity associated with consciousness and highlights the importance of understanding the electro-metabolism of the brain for better diagnosis and treatment of DoC.
Topics:healthneuroscience#brain-waves#disorders-of-consciousness#glucose-metabolism#human-brain-project#neuroscience#subcortical-areas
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