Brain Matter Stuck At Phase Transition: Study
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12 June 2024
New Northwestern University research suggests brains may function close to a critical tipping point
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This "critical point" is a state of high complexity during phase transitions in materials
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Scientists found a similar critical point in human, mouse, and fruit fly brains
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This discovery could be a fundamental principle across different species' brains
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The specific phases the brain transitions between are not yet understood by researchers
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Developing complex brain models could improve our understanding of brain functionality
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Criticality at the structural level is key to comprehending brain complexity, says Istvan Kovacs
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Brain dynamics and hardware are strongly related, unlike in computers, Kovacs explains
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Helen Ansell compares the brain's phase transition to ice melting into water
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Further research will examine other creatures to see if criticality is broadly applicable
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