The Impact of Brain Shape on Thoughts and Behavior: New Study Findings

A new study published in Nature challenges the conventional view that mapping the intricate connectivity of the brain is necessary to understand how structured patterns of activity defining our thoughts, feelings, and behavior emerge. The study reveals that patterns of activity in our neurons are more influenced by the shape of the brain than by its complex interconnections. The study suggests that current models of brain function need to be updated to investigate how waves of excitation travel through the brain, rather than focusing solely on how signals pass between discrete regions.