Nat Rev Neurosci March 2009 PMID 19190637

Complex brain networks: graph theoretical analysis of structural and functional systems.

Ed Bullmore, Olaf Sporns

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The overall tone reflects high interest and moderate engagement, with multiple references to the article's concepts like small-world topology and graph analysis, and examples such as comparing brain networks to Bitcoin nodes or neural architectures. Words like

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the article, especially highlighting its relevance to understanding brain networks and other complex systems.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, with many references to the brain’s architecture, small-world networks, and related concepts.

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Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses how recent advances in graph theory are used to analyze complex brain networks, emphasizing features like small-world topology, highly connected hubs, and modularity across different scales and imaging techniques.
  • It reviews various brain imaging methods (such as MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, magnetoencephalography, and electroencephalography) used to study both structural and functional brain networks in humans and animals.
  • The article also explains basic graph theory concepts, addresses technical challenges in the field, and highlights key questions for future research to better understand brain network organization.]

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Snapolino
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@ian__major Holy , very good picture of Bitcoin lightning nodes/connections... this kinda looks exactly like the brain! Small world graphs! https://t.co/YpeHwdpr0H

Feb 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,032 followers View post →
Crow
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Louis R Nemzer
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Small-world network topology in the brain https://t.co/FoWcRTcrCI

Feb 23, 2025 · 1 like · 4,355 followers View post →
atriz mula kunis
@lfernando_f · X

@Paludo_Gabriel então, só tenho no contexto de neurociência mesmo, não sei se te ajuda :/ esse do Olaf Sporns e Ed Bullmore é bem bom (https://t.co/PHNL6WUvFW) e esse do Mears e Pollard tb (https://t.co/YqB7InrIaW)

Jan 22, 2021 · 1 like · 2,330 followers View post →
TechnicalBen
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@MiTiBennett The whole of the self is learning. Thanks. https://t.co/uRlpAwyoCU

Feb 13, 2025 · 1 like · 1,093 followers View post →
Charles Swiger
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New video from #ArtemKirsanov

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Nous Aimons AIMer
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E Bullmore, O Sporns, Complex brain networks: Graph theoretical analysis of structural and functional systems. Nat Rev Neurosci 10, 186–198 (2009).

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Mark Neumann
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Louis R Nemzer
@BiophysicsFL · X

Small-world network topology in the brain https://t.co/FoWcRTcrCI

Feb 23, 2025 · 1 like · 4,355 followers View post →
D.C. ADAMS
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A Surprising Way Your Brain Is Wired https://t.co/4ixMxqZ0xT via @YouTube

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daniel formolo
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Game Theory: https://t.co/UfouRPsP5v Brain: https://t.co/pKYovfmQCV 2/2

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Adarsh Dayalan
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Best channel to learn computational neuroscience https://t.co/Z2YNYZUZHz

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Phi Auteria Et -al.
@PhiAuteria · X

Magic of small world architecture. I am a hub architect. https://t.co/hAYfGOFvME

Feb 16, 2025 · 1 like · 63 followers View post →
Charles Swiger
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Wondering if the global electronic Übermind hive network is going to partitioned into two connected hemispheres like the brain

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Schoolgirl Satellite Bandit
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A Surprising Way Your Brain Is Wired

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TechnicalBen
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@MiTiBennett The whole of the self is learning. Thanks. https://t.co/uRlpAwyoCU

Feb 13, 2025 · 1 like · 1,093 followers View post →
TechnicalBen
@_TechyBen · X

@tszzl It's a small world of LLMs... (Connect the LLMs...) https://t.co/uRlpAwyoCU

Feb 13, 2025 · 1,093 followers View post →
Snapolino
@snapolino · X

@ian__major Holy , very good picture of Bitcoin lightning nodes/connections... this kinda looks exactly like the brain! Small world graphs! https://t.co/YpeHwdpr0H

Feb 13, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,032 followers View post →
Quantengeist
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Crow
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https://t.co/92KyWsEUvP

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Charles Swiger
@chswiger · X

New video from #ArtemKirsanov

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eventity
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speakerjohnash
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Jordan James Etem
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Bullmore, E., & Sporns, O. (2009). Complex brain networks: graph theoretical analysis of structural and functional systems. Nat Rev Neurosci, 10(3), 186–198. #Relevance #DeepLearning #USA #Network @GuyKawasaki $AAPL https://t.co/oFpGCkzTXr

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atriz mula kunis
@lfernando_f · X

@Paludo_Gabriel então, só tenho no contexto de neurociência mesmo, não sei se te ajuda :/ esse do Olaf Sporns e Ed Bullmore é bem bom (https://t.co/PHNL6WUvFW) e esse do Mears e Pollard tb (https://t.co/YqB7InrIaW)

Jan 22, 2021 · 1 like · 2,330 followers View post →
Pilar Navarro
@Pilar_Navarro · X

Complex brain networks: graph theoretical analysis of structural and functional systems https://t.co/worpDlNSAo #neuromarketing

Apr 26, 2020 · 902 followers View post →