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The Role of Social Network Structure in the Emergence of Linguistic Structure

Abstract Social network structure has been argued to shape the structure of languages, as well as affect the spread of innovations and the formation of conventions in the community. Specifically, theoretical and computational models of language change predict that sparsely connected communities develop more systematic languages, while tightly knit communities can maintain high levels of […]

Published on August 20, 2020

Dissecting Transient Burst Events

Increasing efforts are being made to understand the role of intermittent, transient, high-power burst events of neural activity. These events have a temporal, spectral, and spatial domain. Here, we argue that considering all three domains is crucial to fully reveal the functional relevance of these events in health and disease. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on August 20, 2020