Salomi S Asaridou, Ö Ece Demir-Lira, Susan Goldin-Meadow, Susan C Levine, Steven L Small
Language development and brain reorganization in a child born without the left hemisphere
Cortex; a journal devoted to the study of the nervous system and behavior
concept complexity derived field nonlinear dynamics adapted measure output physiologic processes generate highly variable fluctuations resembling chaos review data suggesting physiologic aging associated generalized loss complexity dynamics healthy organ system function hypothesize loss complexity leads impaired ability adapt physiologic stress hypothesis supported observations showing agerelated loss complex variability multiple physiologic processes including cardiovascular control pulsatile hormone release electroencephalographic potentials research supports hypothesis measures complexity based chaos theory related geometric concept fractals may provide new ways monitor senescence test efficacy specific interventions modify agerelated decline adaptive capacity