The new brain concept is based on two discoveries: the discovery of the neural network computational principle and the discovery of the generic functional organization of neural centers like Central Pattern Generators (CPGs) that control automatic motor behaviors in animals. The concept shows why classical conceptual views of the brain are not capable of providing an adequate explanation of brain-initiated normal and pathological behaviors. The ability of the new conceptual brain model to explain brain mechanisms of normal and pathological behaviors was already demonstrated through numerous examples including the cerebellum, cortico-basal ganglia-thalamocortical loops, and mechanisms of parkinsonian symptoms. It also explains why partial lesioning of various basal ganglia structures or their chronic electrical stimulation known as deep brain stimulation alleviate parkinsonian symptoms.
The new concept helps to better understand what is achievable and what is hype in Neurotechnology.
Visit http://neurallaws.com or read the recent article for more information. I am waiting for your comments and questions.
PubMed link to the recent article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19409059?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum&ordinalpos=1
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