Reentry (neural circuitry) explained

Reentry is a neural structuring of the brain, which is characterized by the ongoing bidirectional exchange of signals along reciprocal axonal fibers linking two or more brain areas.[1] It is hypothesized to allow for widely distributed groups of neurons to achieve integrated and synchronized firing,[2] which is proposed to be a requirement for consciousness, as outlined by Gerald Edelman and Giulio Tononi in their book A Universe of Consciousness.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. 2013. Edelman. Gerald M.. Reentry: a key mechanism for integration of brain function. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience. 7. 63. 63. Gally. Joseph A.. 10.3389/fnint.2013.00063. 23986665. 3753453. free.
  2. 15142952. 2004. Seth. A. K.. Visual binding through reentrant connectivity and dynamic synchronization in a brain-based device. Cerebral Cortex. 14. 11. 1185–99. McKinstry. J. L.. Edelman. G. M.. Krichmar. J. L.. 10.1093/cercor/bhh079. free.
  3. Book: A Universe of Consciousness. Basic Books. 2000. G. Edelman . G Tononi . 978-0-465-01377-7. A Universe of Consciousness. .

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