Compressing human brain activity for studying brain function

by Bratislav Misic

Due to its complexity and size, the optimal scale or level at which to describe the brain remains an open question in neuroscience. A new study published in PLOS Biology shows that simplifying complex brain recordings makes them more useful for studying brain function. What is the optimal scale or level at which to describe the brain? This Primer explores the findings of a new study published in PLOS Biology, which shows that simplifying complex brain recordings makes them more useful for studying brain function.