Towards comparative theoretical neuroanatomy of the cerebral cortex

dc.creatorKarbowski, Jan
dc.date2004-04-01
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T05:58:21Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T05:58:21Z
dc.descriptionDespite differences in brain sizes and cognitive niches among mammals, their cerebral cortices posses many common features and regularities. These regularities have been a subject of experimental investigation in neuroanatomy for the last 100 years. It is believed that such studies may provide clues about cortical design principles and perhaps function. However, on a theoretical side there has been little interest, until recently, in studying quantitatively these regularities. This article reviews some attempts in this direction with an emphasis on neuronal connectivity. It is suggested that the brain development is influenced by different, conflicting in outcome, functional/biochemical constraints. Because of these conflicting constraints, it is hypothesized that the architecture of the cerebral cortex is shaped by some global optimization plan.
dc.descriptionTo be published in "Journal of Integrative Neuroscience"; special issue on 'Neuromorphic models'
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0404001
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0404001
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/88322
dc.subjectNeurons and Cognition
dc.subjectTissues and Organs
dc.titleTowards comparative theoretical neuroanatomy of the cerebral cortex
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