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Complex Network Measures
Of Brain ConnectivityBAM Journal ClubOctober 17, 2014By Theresa Smith
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Euler 1736: Konisberg’s seven bridges and the beginning of Graph Theory
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• The human brain is the most complex mass of protoplasm in earth – perhaps even in our galaxy. (Diamond, 1985)
• Froggy story (Dr. Hodus, Psychology).
• It’s a small world.
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(Rubinov & Sporns, 2010)
(Bullmore & Sporns, 2009)
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References
• Bullmore, E., & Sporns, O. (2009). Complex brain networks: graph theoretical analysis of structural and functional systems. Nature Reviews Neuroscience,10(3), 186-198.
• Rubinov, M., & Sporns, O. (2010). Complex network measures of brain connectivity: uses and interpretations. Neuroimage, 52(3), 1059-1069.