Miall, R. C. and Robertson, E. M. (2006) Functional imaging: is the resting brain resting? Current Biology, 16(23), R998-R1000. (doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2006.10.041) (PMID:17141608)
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Abstract
It is often assumed that the human brain only becomes active to support overt behaviour. A new study challenges this concept by showing that multiple neural circuits are engaged even at rest. We highlight two complementary hypotheses which seek to explain the function of this resting activity.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Robertson, Professor Edwin |
| Authors: | Miall, R. C., and Robertson, E. M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience |
| Journal Name: | Current Biology |
| Publisher: | Elsevier (Cell Press) |
| ISSN: | 0960-9822 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1879-0445 |
| Published Online: | 04 December 2006 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2006 Cell Press |
| First Published: | First published in Current Biology 16(23):R998-R1000 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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