Are the Neural Correlates of Consciousness in the Front or in the Back of the Cerebral Cortex? Clinical and Neuroimaging Evidence
Melanie Boly, Marcello Massimini, Naotsugu Tsuchiya, Bradley R. Postle, Christof Koch, Giulio Tononi
Journal of Neuroscience October 4, 2017 DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.3218-16.2017 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 591 |
| Key findings | The involvement of the front versus the back of the cortex in specifying conscious contents remains unresolved, and the evidence is critically reviewed. |
Abstract
The role of the frontal cortex in consciousness remains a matter of debate. In this Perspective, we will critically review the clinical and neuroimaging evidence for the involvement of the front versus the back of the cortex in specifying conscious contents and discuss promising research avenues. Dual Perspectives Companion Paper: Should a Few Null Findings Falsify Prefrontal Theories of Conscious Perception?, by Brian Odegaard, Robert T. Knight, and Hakwan Lau