Research article summary (published 17 May 2008):

Controlling limit-cycle behaviors of brain activity.

Full Abstract

The limit cycles of brain activity are studied using a compact continuum model that reproduces the main features of electroencephalographic signals, including bifurcations of fixed points and limit cycles in seizures. Frequencies and amplitudes are predicted analytically and related to physiology. Gaussian stimuli yield two distinct evoked responses in the linearly stable zone, consistent with experiment. Limit cycles can be initiated or suppressed by control signals or stimuli.

Author information

Author/s: Kim, J W (JW); Robinson, P A (PA);

Affiliation: School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics (Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-May; vol 77 (issue 5 Pt 1) : pp 051914

Dates: Created 2008/07/22; Completed 2008/09/17;

PMID: 18643109, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Action Potentials Biological Clocks Brain - physiopathology Computer Simulation Electroencephalography - methods

Electroencephalography - methods Models, Neurological Nerve Net - physiopathology Neurons Seizures - physiopathology

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