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Grace Lindsay, "Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain" (Bloomsbury, 2021)

New Books in Neuroscience

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Modeling Biology: The Spherical Cow Paradox

This chapter explores the use of mathematical modeling in biology, using the humorous analogy of a 'spherical cow' to illustrate both the benefits and limitations of simplification in understanding complex biological systems. It focuses on the application of these models in neuroscience, discussing the interplay between electricity and neuronal function while advocating for a diversified approach to capture the complexity of brain activity.

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