2 papers in the library · publishing 2010-2023
Neuron October 1, 2023 Biyu J. He
The field of consciousness science has matured over the past three decades and is poised for explosive growth that could transform medicine and technology. The global community recently convened to synthesize current knowledge and identify the most promising approaches for advancing the field.
Advances in Consciousness Research October 28, 2010 Biyu J. He, Marcus E. Raichle
A neurophysiological hypothesis proposes that the slow cortical potential (SCP) recorded from the brain's surface reflects the activity of superficial-layer pyramidal neurons, which directly contribute to conscious awareness. Existing data from manipulations of conscious awareness in normal subjects, as well as from altered states like general anesthesia and recovery from vegetative states, support this idea. The hypothesis also makes experimentally testable predictions. Because a relationship between the SCP and fMRI signals has been identified, this hypothesis may bridge neuroimaging and electrophysiological studies of consciousness.