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  • Colloquium : Control of dyn...
    Tang, Evelyn; Bassett, Danielle S.

    Reviews of modern physics, 08/2018, Letnik: 90, Številka: 3
    Journal Article

    The ability to effectively control brain dynamics holds great promise for the enhancement of cognitive function in humans and the betterment of their quality of life. Yet, successfully controlling dynamics in neural systems is challenging, in part due to the immense complexity of the brain and the large set of interactions that can drive any single change. While some understanding has been gained of the control of single neurons, the control of large-scale neural systems-networks of multiply interacting components-remains poorly understood. Efforts to address this gap include the construction of tools for the control of brain networks, mostly adapted from control and dynamical systems theory. Informed by current opportunities for practical intervention, these theoretical contributions provide models that draw from a wide array of mathematical approaches. Recent developments are presented for effective strategies of control in dynamic brain networks, and potential mechanisms are also described that underlie such processes. Efforts are reviewed on the control of general neurophysiological processes with implications for brain development and cognitive function, as well as the control of altered neurophysiological processes in medical contexts such as anesthesia administration, seizure suppression, and deep-brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease. This Colloquium is concluded with a forward-looking discussion regarding how emerging results from network control, especially approaches that deal with nonlinear dynamics or more realistic trajectories for control transitions, could be used to directly address pressing questions in neuroscience.