Brain Mechanics

Author : Sergio Beva
Publisher : Lulu
ISBN 13 : 171697738X
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brain mechanics written by Sergio Beva and published by Lulu. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I propose the project of an artificial brain human like. It hinges on neurophysiology and psychophysics and it develop within the groove of classic mechanics. I discuss: how the tangle of electrical excitations produced in the brain on observing the world can be interpreted as the image of this same world; how the image can be recognised and how humans can move in the environment; how language and grammatical variations are formed. I have simulate part of human visual processes on the computer, those which do not involve movement; what remains must be considered hypothetical theory.

Author : Silvia Budday
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889742792
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Brain Mechanics written by Silvia Budday and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Henry P. Stapp
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662087650
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mind, Matter, and Quantum Mechanics written by Henry P. Stapp and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature appears to be composed of two completely different kinds of things: rocklike things and idealike things. The first is epitomized by an enduring rock, the second by a fleeting thought. A rock can be experienced by many of us together, while a thought seems to belong to one of us alone. Thoughts and rocks are intertwined in the unfolding of nature, as Michelangelo's David so eloquently attests. Yet is it possible to under stand rationally how two completely different kinds of things can interact with each other? Logic says no, and history confirms that verdict. To form a rational comprehension of the interplay between the matterlike and mind like parts of nature these two components ought to be understood as aspects of some single primal stuff. But what is the nature of a primal stuff that can have mind and matter as two of its aspects? An answer to this age-old question has now been forced upon us. Physi cists, probing ever deeper into the nature of matter, found that they were forced to bring into their theory the human observers and their thoughts. Moreover, the mathematical structure of the theory combines in a marvelous way the features of nature that go with the concepts of mind and matter. Although it is possible, in the face of this linkage, to try to maintain the tra ditionallogical nonrelatedness of these two aspects of nature, that endeavor leads to great puzzles and mysteries.

Author : David Eagleman
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 1101870540
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Brain written by David Eagleman and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Locked in the silence and darkness of your skull, your brain fashions the rich narratives of your reality and your identity. Join renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman for a journey into the questions at the mysterious heart of our existence. What is reality? Who are “you”? How do you make decisions? Why does your brain need other people? How is technology poised to change what it means to be human? In the course of his investigations, Eagleman guides us through the world of extreme sports, criminal justice, facial expressions, genocide, brain surgery, gut feelings, robotics, and the search for immortality. Strap in for a whistle-stop tour into the inner cosmos. In the infinitely dense tangle of billions of brain cells and their trillions of connections, something emerges that you might not have expected to see in there: you. This is the story of how your life shapes your brain, and how your brain shapes your life. (A companion to the six-part PBS series. Color illustrations throughout.)

Author : Colin Blakemore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780521215596
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mechanics of the Mind written by Colin Blakemore and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews in non-technical terms current knowledge about the human brain and includes discussions of the philosophical questions of human consciousness and the evolution of thinking about body and mind

Author : National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309045290
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Discovering the Brain written by National Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brain ... There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate? The answers are complex. In Discovering the Brain, science writer Sandra Ackerman cuts through the complexity to bring this vital topic to the public. The 1990s were declared the "Decade of the Brain" by former President Bush, and the neuroscience community responded with a host of new investigations and conferences. Discovering the Brain is based on the Institute of Medicine conference, Decade of the Brain: Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Research. Discovering the Brain is a "field guide" to the brainâ€"an easy-to-read discussion of the brain's physical structure and where functions such as language and music appreciation lie. Ackerman examines: How electrical and chemical signals are conveyed in the brain. The mechanisms by which we see, hear, think, and pay attentionâ€"and how a "gut feeling" actually originates in the brain. Learning and memory retention, including parallels to computer memory and what they might tell us about our own mental capacity. Development of the brain throughout the life span, with a look at the aging brain. Ackerman provides an enlightening chapter on the connection between the brain's physical condition and various mental disorders and notes what progress can realistically be made toward the prevention and treatment of stroke and other ailments. Finally, she explores the potential for major advances during the "Decade of the Brain," with a look at medical imaging techniquesâ€"what various technologies can and cannot tell usâ€"and how the public and private sectors can contribute to continued advances in neuroscience. This highly readable volume will provide the public and policymakersâ€"and many scientists as wellâ€"with a helpful guide to understanding the many discoveries that are sure to be announced throughout the "Decade of the Brain."

Author : Corey P. Neu
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466588144
Total Pages : 579 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Imaging in Biological Mechanics written by Corey P. Neu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging imaging techniques have opened new fronts to investigate tissues, cells, and proteins. Transformative technologies such as microCT scans, super-resolution microscopy, fluorescence-based tools, and other methods now allow us to study the mechanics of cancer, dissect the origins of cellular force regulation, and examine biological specimens

Author : Barton C. Prorok
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461444276
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials, Volume 5 written by Barton C. Prorok and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials, Volume 5: Proceedings of the 2012 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics represents one of seven volumes of technical papers presented at the Society for Experimental Mechanics SEM 12th International Congress & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, held at Costa Mesa, California, June 11-14, 2012. The full set of proceedings also includes volumes on Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Challenges in Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials and Processes in Conventional and Multifunctional Materials, Imaging Methods for Novel Materials and Challenging Applications, Experimental and Applied Mechanics, MEMS and Nanotechnology and, Composite Materials and Joining Technologies for Composites.

Author : Daniel M. Suter
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889198235
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Neuronal Mechanics and Transport written by Daniel M. Suter and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding the underlying mechanisms of how axons and dendrites develop is a fundamental problem in neuroscience and a main goal of research on nervous system development and regeneration. Previous studies have provided a tremendous amount of information on signaling and cytoskeletal proteins regulating axonal and dendritic growth and guidance. However, relatively little is known about the relative contribution and role of cytoskeletal dynamics, transport of organelles and cytoskeletal components, and force generation to axonal elongation. Advancing the knowledge of these biomechanical processes is critical to better understand the development of the nervous system, the pathological progression of neurodegenerative diseases, acute traumatic injury, and for designing novel approaches to promote neuronal regeneration following disease, stroke, or trauma. Mechanical properties and forces shape the development of the nervous system from the cellular up to the organ level. Recent advances in quantitative live cell imaging, biophysical, and nanotechnological methods such as traction force microscopy, optical tweezers, and atomic force microscopy have enabled researchers to gain better insights into how cytoskeletal dynamics and motor-driven transport, membrane-dynamics, adhesion, and substrate rigidity influence axonal elongation. Given the complexity and mechanical nature of this problem, mathematical modeling contributes significantly to our understanding of neuronal mechanics. Nonetheless, there has been limited direct interaction and discussions between experimentalists and theoreticians in this research area. The purpose of this Frontiers Research Topic is to highlight exciting, and important work that is currently developing in the fields of neuronal cell biology, neuronal mechanics, intracellular transport, and mathematical modeling in the form of primary research articles, reviews, perspectives, and commentaries.

Author : Chad S. Korach
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319413511
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials, Volume 6 written by Chad S. Korach and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials, Volume 6 of the Proceedings of the 2016 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, the sixth volume of ten from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on a wide range of areas, including: Soft Material Mechanics Bio-Engineering and Biomechanics Cells Mechanics Biomaterials and Mechanics Across Multiple Scales Biomechanics Biotechnologies Traumatic Brain Injury Mechanics