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Neural Darwinism: selection and reentrant signaling in higher brain function

G M Edelman1

  • 1Neurosciences Institute, New York, New York 10021.

Neuron
|February 1, 1993
PubMed
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Neural population variation and selection are crucial for brain development and function. This review supports the theory of neuronal group selection, offering insights into brain processes through extensive neural modeling.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Systems Neuroscience

Background:

  • Variation and selection within neural populations are fundamental to brain development and function.
  • The theory of neuronal group selection, proposed in 1978, offers a framework for understanding these processes.
  • Accumulating evidence supports the significance of neuronal group selection in neuroscience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the population theory of the nervous system.
  • To highlight the significance of variation and selection in neural populations.
  • To demonstrate the utility of the theory in addressing neurobiological problems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and evidence supporting the theory of neuronal group selection.

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  • Analysis of extensive neural modeling studies based on the theory.
  • Synthesis of findings related to brain function, development, and behavior.

    • Main Results:

    • Considerable evidence supports the theory of neuronal group selection since its formulation.
    • Neural modeling based on the theory has yielded significant insights.
    • The theory provides a framework for understanding integration of cortical function, sensorimotor control, and perceptually based behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • The population theory of the nervous system, specifically neuronal group selection, is well-supported by evidence.
    • Neural modeling is a powerful tool for exploring neurobiological problems within this theoretical framework.
    • The theory offers valuable explanations for complex brain functions such as sensorimotor control and perception.