Neural Correlates of Consciousness: An Umbrella Review (v7.0)
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) April 2, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19386081 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis umbrella review synthesizes findings from multiple high-rigor reviews on the neural correlates of consciousness. It identifies consistent patterns of brain activity associated with conscious awareness, particularly in frontoparietal and thalamocortical networks. The review suggests that specific neural signatures, such as widespread cortical connectivity and recurrent processing, are reliably linked to conscious perception. It also notes that no single brain region is solely responsible for consciousness, but rather distributed networks play a key role. The authors indicate that methodological advances in neuroimaging have improved the precision of these findings, though variability across studies remains. The review underscores the need for continued research to refine theoretical models of consciousness.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Umbrella review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Neural activity Artificial neural network Neuroimaging Neuroscience Psychology |
| Key finding | Consciousness is associated with distributed neural activity in frontoparietal and thalamocortical networks, with no single region solely responsible. |
Abstract
High-rigor Scientific Umbrella Review (v7.0) for Neural Correlates of Consciousness: An Umbrella Review (v7.0)