An Evolutionary Game Theory Model of Spontaneous Brain Functioning.

ABSTRACT: Our brain is a complex system of interconnected regions spontaneously organized into distinct networks. The integration of information between and within these networks is a continuous process that can be observed even when the brain is at rest, i.e. not engaged in any particular task. Moreover, such spontaneous dynamics show predictive value over individual cognitive profile and constitute a potential marker in neurological and psychiatric conditions, making its understanding of fundamental importance in modern neuroscience. Here we present a theoretical and mathematical model based on an extension of evolutionary game theory on networks (EGN), able to capture brain's interregional dynamics by balancing emulative and non-emulative attitudes among brain regions. This results in the net beh

SUBMITTER: Madeo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5700053 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature