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Lealani Mae Y Acosta¹

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Neurology

Background:

Creativity is a highly valued human trait, yet its underlying neural mechanisms are not fully understood.
Previous research has begun to localize creative functions within the healthy brain.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the neural underpinnings of creativity by examining both healthy brain function and manifestations in neurological diseases.
To expand current knowledge on creativity by integrating findings from diverse neurological conditions.

Main Methods:

Review of recent neurological and neuroscientific research.
Analysis of studies focusing on healthy brain activity related to creativity.
Examination of creative changes observed in patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke.

Main Results:

Specific brain regions associated with creativity have been identified in healthy individuals.
Neurological diseases present unique alterations in creative expression, offering insights into creative processes.
Research integrating healthy and diseased brain models enhances understanding of creativity.

Conclusions:

Understanding creativity requires studying both normal brain function and the impact of neurological disorders.
Recent neuroscientific research has significantly advanced theories on the biological basis of human innovation.