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Santa Fe Institute

Tutorial on Neurobiology - Chris Lynn

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Overview

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Explore the fascinating world of neurobiology in this comprehensive tutorial. Delve into brain networks across various scales and examine the spectrum of structures within the nervous system. Learn about methods for measuring brain networks, both structurally and functionally, and understand the spatial and modular organization of neural systems. Investigate small-world and heterogeneous structures, and their significance in brain function. Discover the role of energy and irreversibility in biological functions, with a focus on stochastic thermodynamics and its applications to brain dynamics. Analyze the concept of entropy production and its relationship to cognitive functions. Conclude by exploring open questions and future directions in the field of neurobiology.

Syllabus

Intro
Outline
Brain networks across scales
Spectrum of structures
Measuring brain networks: Structural
Measuring brain networks: Functional
Spatial and modular structure
Small-world and heterogeneous structure . Smal-world structure
Energy, irreversibility, and functionality
Irreversibility and biological functions
Stochastic thermodynamics and irreversibility Reversible dynamics
Irreversibility in the brain
Entropy production and cognitive functions
Open questions / directions

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Reviews

4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

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    Mawra Kamran
    The course was good, but a little too brief. A few definitions were still confusing and a little difficult for it being fast paced, but the overall attempt to give a brief overview of many topics was good, also the touch of new things like brain networks and their length was a new concept for me.... Overall, it was a great help in a short time.,
  • Amra Sultana
    Nice explanation, I'm a slow learner yet he taught in a good way and the diagrams made the task easier and plenty of worthy knowledge is gained
    Thank you

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