The thalamus is a small, bilateral structure in the diencephalon that integrates signals from
many areas of the CNS. This critical anatomical position allows the thalamus to influence …

Structure–function relationships are a fundamental principle of many naturally occurring
systems. However, network neuroscience research suggests that there is an imperfect link …

The human brain integrates diverse cognitive processes into a coherent whole, shifting
fluidly as a function of changing environmental demands. Despite recent progress, the …

Historically, the thalamus has been viewed as little more than a relay, simply transferring
information to key players of the cast, the cortex and hippocampus, without providing any …

Consciousness is a multidimensional phenomenon, but key dimensions such as awareness
and wakefulness have been described conceptually rather than neurobiologically. We …

The human brain is a complex, adaptive system comprised of billions of cells with trillions of
connections. The interactions between the elements of the system oppose this seemingly …

Some brain regions have a central role in supporting integrated brain function, marking them
as network hubs. Given the functional importance of hubs, it is natural to ask how they …

The mechanisms controlling dynamical patterns in spontaneous brain activity are poorly
understood. Here, we provide evidence that cortical dynamics in the ultra-slow frequency …

An important aspect of network-based analysis is robust node definition. This issue is critical
for functional brain network analyses, as poor node choice can lead to spurious findings and …

Interactions with large language models (LLMs) have led to the suggestion that these
models may soon be conscious. From the perspective of neuroscience, this position is …