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Open research questions in Neurology and Historical Studies

80 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 626 Neurology and Historical Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the human brain's intelligent system. The paper mentions the need for further research in artificial general intelligence.

    De la neurona de Cajal a la superinteligencia artificial: paralelismo cerebral-artificial · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of new neurotechnologies for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. The advancement of data science and engineering in neuroscience. The expansion of the Spanish node of EBRAINS.

    International initiatives for the study of the human brain: EBRAINS and its Spanish node · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a better understanding of the human brain. The lack of effective treatments for neurological disorders. The need for collaborative efforts in neuroscience.

    International initiatives for the study of the human brain: EBRAINS and its Spanish node · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on determining the three-dimensional structures of nucleic acids. Future research should focus on understanding evolutionary change at the molecular level.

    Brain biochemistry (Second Edition) · 1982 · DOI

  • The gap in understanding the evolution of macromolecules is addressed through comparative biochemical studies. The gap in understanding the three-dimensional structures of nucleic acids is a challenging one.

    Brain biochemistry (Second Edition) · 1982 · DOI

  • One challenge is the small sample size of the study. Another challenge is the lack of a control group of individuals without dyslexia for direct comparison.

    Are there radiological changes in the brains of individuals with dyslexia? · 1981 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the relationship between cerebral asymmetries and dyslexia in larger samples. Future research should also explore the developmental origins of cerebral asymmetries in individuals with dyslexia.

    Are there radiological changes in the brains of individuals with dyslexia? · 1981 · DOI

  • Further research can be done to explore the role of the mother in the evolution of artists and geniuses. The study's findings can be applied to other fields such as psychology and education.

    Diegophrenia and genius · 1980 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between diegophrenia and genius. The study aims to fill this gap by exploring the role of the mother in the evolution of artists and geniuses.

    Diegophrenia and genius · 1980 · DOI

  • The study of commissurotomy subjects is challenging due to the complexity of the neural systems involved. The interpretation of the findings is also challenging due to the need to infer the subjective experience of the minor hemisphere. The study requires the development of new methods for testing the separate hemispheres.

    Forebrain Commissurotomy and Conscious Awareness · 1977 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in our understanding of the neural basis of conscious awareness. The study highlights the need for further research on the functional role of the cerebral commissures in mediating cross-communication between the hemispheres.

    Forebrain Commissurotomy and Conscious Awareness · 1977 · DOI

  • The psychiatric complications of kidney transplantation are becoming more prominent as the surgical and medical complexities are reduced, but there is a lack of understanding of the intrapsychic integration of a new organ.

    The Intrapsychic Integration of a New Organ · 1973 · DOI

  • The true incidence of menstrual disorder in the non-sterilized community is unknown. The accuracy of reported menstrual disorders after tubal ligation is questionable.

    Institutional Neurosis · 1972 · DOI

  • The prevailing conceptions of hemispheric cerebral dominance do not fully account for the importance of the right hemisphere. The contributions of various neurologists had little cumulative effect on our understanding of hemispheric cerebral dominance.

    The ‘Minor’ Hemisphere · 1972 · DOI

  • The diagnosis of neurolues is challenging and often requires serological confirmation. The paper aims to contribute to the understanding of neurolues and its diagnosis.

    Four Illustrious Neuroluetics · 1972 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the lack of scientific evidence supporting the Delacato approach as a challenge. The paper notes that the Delacato approach has been criticized by various professionals and organizations. The paper suggests that the theory and its application lack a clear theoretical foundation and empirical support.

    The Theory of Neurological Organization in Historical Perspective · 1972 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the scientific evidence supporting the Delacato approach. The paper notes that there is no published evidence of a large well-controlled evaluation program by the Institutes themselves. The paper suggests that the Delacato approach lacks a clear theoretical foundation and empirical support.

    The Theory of Neurological Organization in Historical Perspective · 1972 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the formation of adult neurosis. The author suggests that the current understanding of adult neurosis is limited, and that a new perspective is needed.

    The Epigenesis of the Adult Neurosis · 1972 · DOI

  • The lack of data on the earnings of persons with different levels of education at given ages. The need to extend the classic rate of return model to include international migration.

    On some positive aspects of the economics of the brain drain · 1971 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a re-analysis of existing case notes. The authors do not have access to the original patients or the ability to conduct new experiments.

    Royal Free Epidemic of 1955: A Reconsideration · 1970 · DOI

  • Further study of the Royal Free disease epidemic and its causes. Investigation of the role of psychological factors in the diagnosis of mysterious illnesses. Comparison with other epidemics of hysterical overbreathing.

    Royal Free Epidemic of 1955: A Reconsideration · 1970 · DOI

  • Future research could compare the effectiveness of the neurological-impress method to other reading instruction methods. Future research could investigate the use of the neurological-impress method with larger populations.

    Remediation By Neurological Impress · 1969 · DOI

  • There is a lack of reliable estimates of the number of persons in the brain drain flows. There is a lack of meaningful empirical measures of the welfare losses of the population in the losing countries.

    The reduction of the brain drain: Problems and policies · 1968 · DOI

  • The assumption that scientists are a free good is questioned - The belief that poor countries are typically at the point of critical mass in scientific and technological development is challenged

    The economics of the “brain drain” · 1966 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the brain and its functions during Gall's time. The paper suggests that Gall's work helped to fill this gap.

    Neurology's debt to F. J. Gall (1758-1828). · 1965 · DOI

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