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A computational approach to understanding the longitudinal changes in cortical activity associated with intensive meditation training

Manish Saggar, Stephen R Aichele, Tonya L Jacobs, Anthony P Zanesco, David A Bridwell, Katherine A Maclean, Brandon G King, Baljinder K Sahdra, Erika L Rosenberg, Phillip R Shaver, Emilio Ferrer, B Alan Wallace, George R Mangun, Clifford D Saron, Risto Miikkulainen

BMC Neurosci January 1, 2010 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2202-11-s1-o7 via PubMed Central

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Advanced computational methods reveal that intensive meditation training produces lasting alterations in brain activity patterns, beneficially modifying how the brain functions. The approach identifies positive longitudinal changes in cortical activity, suggesting that dedicated meditation practice can reshape the brain and enhance neural well-being.

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Characteristics Computational analysis Longitudinal Peer reviewed
Intervention Intensive meditation training
Topics Meditation Neuroplasticity
Keywords Intensive meditation Dedicated meditation training Reshape the brain Neuroscience research
Citations 50
Key finding Intensive meditation training leads to lasting alterations in cortical activity patterns that beneficially modify brain function.

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A computational approach to understanding the longitudinal changes in cortical activity associated with intensive meditation training

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