Can ephapticity contribute to brain complexity?

The inquiry into the origin of brain complexity remains a pivotal question in neuroscience. While synaptic stimuli are acknowledged as significant, their efficacy often falls short in elucidating the extensive interconnections of the brain and nuanced levels of cognitive integration. Recent advances in neuroscience have brought the mechanisms underlying the generation of highly intricate dynamics, emergent patterns, and sophisticated oscillatory signals into question.

Thermal effects and ephaptic entrainment in Hodgkin-Huxley model.

The brain is understood as an intricate biological system composed of numerous elements. It is susceptible to various physical and chemical influences, including temperature. The literature extensively explores the conditions that influence synapses in the context of cellular communication.