Consciousness: New Concepts and Neural Networks.
Tong Zhao, Yiqian Zhu, Hailiang Tang, Rong Xie, Jianhong Zhu, John H Zhang
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience July 9, 2019 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2019.00302 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Neural network Plasticity Brain injury Consciousness Vegetative state |
| Key findings | Argues that the definition of consciousness remains unresolved and that more detailed neurobiological research, along with accurate assessment of consciousness levels, is needed; the authors propose their own assumptions about a network of consciousness and suggest such work has scientific and clinical value, particularly for patients with consciousness disorders. |
Abstract
The definition of consciousness remains a difficult issue that requires urgent understanding and resolution. Currently, consciousness research is an intensely focused area of neuroscience. However, to establish a greater understanding of the concept of consciousness, more detailed, intrinsic neurobiological research is needed. Additionally, an accurate assessment of the level of consciousness may strengthen our awareness of this concept and provide new ideas for patients undergoing clinical treatment of consciousness disorders. In addition, research efforts that help elucidate the concept of consciousness have important scientific and clinical significance. This review presents the latest progress in consciousness research and proposes our assumptions with regard to the network of consciousness.
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