The percussion reactions involved in brain function.

Abstract:

:A hypothesis is presented describing the operation of mammalian brains on the basis of rapid percussion chemical reactions and shock waves generated by such reactions. It is shown that the products of these are various chemical compounds identified as present in the brain. The manner in which the brain deals with various external optical, sonic pressure, and chemical phenomena is described. The origin and possible relief of disabling conditions related to brain action are discussed on the basis of the hypothesis.

journal_name

Med Hypotheses

journal_title

Medical hypotheses

authors

Robertson DS

doi

10.1016/s0306-9877(02)00296-7

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subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2002-12-01 00:00:00

pages

682-95

issue

6

eissn

0306-9877

issn

1532-2777

pii

S0306987702002967

journal_volume

59

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