Temporal and spatial neural dynamics in the perception of basic
... a more pronounced social dimension, as their expression is linked to affiliative or approach responses. Therefore, the neural signature of sadness and happiness may involve a slower unfolding over time than that of fear or disgust (Fredrickson, 1998; Baumeister et al., 2001). Aside from its theoreti ...
... a more pronounced social dimension, as their expression is linked to affiliative or approach responses. Therefore, the neural signature of sadness and happiness may involve a slower unfolding over time than that of fear or disgust (Fredrickson, 1998; Baumeister et al., 2001). Aside from its theoreti ...
An ontology-based search engine for digital
... Every hierarchy is composed of a set of nodes corresponding to unique concepts. When multiple strings refer to the same concepts, one is selected as the preferred term and the others are listed as synonyms. Every node except the root of the hierarchy (which is orphan) has exactly one parent and may ...
... Every hierarchy is composed of a set of nodes corresponding to unique concepts. When multiple strings refer to the same concepts, one is selected as the preferred term and the others are listed as synonyms. Every node except the root of the hierarchy (which is orphan) has exactly one parent and may ...
Synaptic Neurotransmission and the Anatomically Addressed
... Neurogenesis begins after conception with embryonic stem cells differentiating into immature neurons (Figures 2-1 and 2-2). In adults, this continues from adult stem cells, but only in two evolutionarily primitive regions: the hippocampal dentate gyrus from neuronal precursors in the subgranular zon ...
... Neurogenesis begins after conception with embryonic stem cells differentiating into immature neurons (Figures 2-1 and 2-2). In adults, this continues from adult stem cells, but only in two evolutionarily primitive regions: the hippocampal dentate gyrus from neuronal precursors in the subgranular zon ...
Three-dimensional reconstruction of the lentiform nucleus from
... As mentioned previously, there are only a few data related to the lentiform nucleus of the human brain in the literature. Additionally, the computer-aided 3-D reconstruction of the lentiform nucleus and the measurements regarding the dimensions of this structure have not been reported previously. In ...
... As mentioned previously, there are only a few data related to the lentiform nucleus of the human brain in the literature. Additionally, the computer-aided 3-D reconstruction of the lentiform nucleus and the measurements regarding the dimensions of this structure have not been reported previously. In ...
Insular cortex – review
... experienced in others. It is a basis in applying empathy towards others and building strong intersocial connections inside a group 5. Social awareness end empathy are just two of many cognitive processes that take their place in the anterior insular cortex and are observed to be correlated with the ...
... experienced in others. It is a basis in applying empathy towards others and building strong intersocial connections inside a group 5. Social awareness end empathy are just two of many cognitive processes that take their place in the anterior insular cortex and are observed to be correlated with the ...
.... _ ACKNOWLEDGMENT !_ This monograph is based on the
... assessments is to provide a convincing picture of the location and extent of damage to the nervous system. Silver stains that selectively reveal neural degeneration hold particular promise in this regard. Evidence that such histological procedures can selectively stain degenerating neurons has emerg ...
... assessments is to provide a convincing picture of the location and extent of damage to the nervous system. Silver stains that selectively reveal neural degeneration hold particular promise in this regard. Evidence that such histological procedures can selectively stain degenerating neurons has emerg ...
Quantified Distribution of the Noradrenaline Innervation in the
... and dopamine-P-hydroxylase immunohistochemistry, the hippocampal formation receives a relatively densenoradrenaline (NA) innervation in adult rat (Fuxe, 1965;Blackstadet al., 1967; Lindvall and Bjijrklund, 1974;Moore, 1975;Swansonand Hartman, 1975; Hijkfelt et al., 1976; Loy et al., 1980). The distr ...
... and dopamine-P-hydroxylase immunohistochemistry, the hippocampal formation receives a relatively densenoradrenaline (NA) innervation in adult rat (Fuxe, 1965;Blackstadet al., 1967; Lindvall and Bjijrklund, 1974;Moore, 1975;Swansonand Hartman, 1975; Hijkfelt et al., 1976; Loy et al., 1980). The distr ...
Practical Implications of Sleep Neurochemistry
... • RESULTS: Adjunctive quetiapine therapy did not significantly alter sleep efficiency, sleep continuity, or Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores. RDI and % of total time in REM sleep decreased and the % of total time in non-REM sleep, and duration of Stage 2 and non-REM sleep significantly increase ...
... • RESULTS: Adjunctive quetiapine therapy did not significantly alter sleep efficiency, sleep continuity, or Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores. RDI and % of total time in REM sleep decreased and the % of total time in non-REM sleep, and duration of Stage 2 and non-REM sleep significantly increase ...
An ancestral axial twist explains the contralateral forebrain and the
... 2. The axial twist hypothesis As we will see below (section 4) all extant and fossil vertebrates possess an optic chiasm. The model is therefore based on the hypothesis that an ancestor of all vertebrates has turned on its left side, by a 90° turn about the body axis (i.e. anti-clockwise from the pe ...
... 2. The axial twist hypothesis As we will see below (section 4) all extant and fossil vertebrates possess an optic chiasm. The model is therefore based on the hypothesis that an ancestor of all vertebrates has turned on its left side, by a 90° turn about the body axis (i.e. anti-clockwise from the pe ...
The Neurology of Music for Post-Traumatic-Stress
... memories; distressing dreams; dissociative reactions; prolonged or intense psychological distress; or intense psychological reactions when exposed to cues that resemble an aspect of the event). Thirdly, there also has to be an avoidance of stimuli (avoiding memories or external reminders) that remin ...
... memories; distressing dreams; dissociative reactions; prolonged or intense psychological distress; or intense psychological reactions when exposed to cues that resemble an aspect of the event). Thirdly, there also has to be an avoidance of stimuli (avoiding memories or external reminders) that remin ...
E ffects of different kinds of acute stress on nerve growth factor
... glucocorticoids, which are elevated during stress, reduce NGF synthesis [5,40]. However, contrary to this hypothesis, the change of glucocorticoid concentration during stress experiments does not always correspond to the reduction of measured NGF concentrations. While the level of glucocorticoids in ...
... glucocorticoids, which are elevated during stress, reduce NGF synthesis [5,40]. However, contrary to this hypothesis, the change of glucocorticoid concentration during stress experiments does not always correspond to the reduction of measured NGF concentrations. While the level of glucocorticoids in ...
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... mind, but exactly how isn’t at all clear. The brain appears to be as active in some of the throes of somnolence as it is in sustaining wakefulness. By inquiring into all that happens in the brain and body during sleep, researchers aim to paint a more complete picture of why people sleep — and why sl ...
... mind, but exactly how isn’t at all clear. The brain appears to be as active in some of the throes of somnolence as it is in sustaining wakefulness. By inquiring into all that happens in the brain and body during sleep, researchers aim to paint a more complete picture of why people sleep — and why sl ...
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... Department of Cell Biology, Physiology & Neuroscience and Psychiatry, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA. Tel.: +1 212 263 0721; Fax: +1 212 263 8214; ...
... Department of Cell Biology, Physiology & Neuroscience and Psychiatry, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA. Tel.: +1 212 263 0721; Fax: +1 212 263 8214; ...
What insights can fMRI offer into the structure and function of mid-tier visual areas?
... response is the same in spite of very different response profiles in the sub-populations of neurons. Brouwer and Heeger took advantage of the fact that—for whatever reason—each fMRI voxel in V1 has a slight orientation bias (Kamitani & Tong, 2005; Sun et al., 2013). Using these biased voxels as indi ...
... response is the same in spite of very different response profiles in the sub-populations of neurons. Brouwer and Heeger took advantage of the fact that—for whatever reason—each fMRI voxel in V1 has a slight orientation bias (Kamitani & Tong, 2005; Sun et al., 2013). Using these biased voxels as indi ...
Fractionation of social brain circuits in autism
... On the other hand, proposals that are focused instead on how connectivity problems can affect information processing more generally would be equally compatible with finding effects outside of the social brain. Two such prominent proposals include a disconnection between the hemispheres via the corpu ...
... On the other hand, proposals that are focused instead on how connectivity problems can affect information processing more generally would be equally compatible with finding effects outside of the social brain. Two such prominent proposals include a disconnection between the hemispheres via the corpu ...
Proceedings from the 2015 UK-Korea Neuroscience Symposium
... Science (IBS) is actively supporting this symposium since hosting last year’s at IBS Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions. As the president of IBS, I offer my wholehearted support to the symposium so that we can share our research outcomes and make progress in neuroscience research. I wish this ye ...
... Science (IBS) is actively supporting this symposium since hosting last year’s at IBS Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions. As the president of IBS, I offer my wholehearted support to the symposium so that we can share our research outcomes and make progress in neuroscience research. I wish this ye ...
Chronic Administration of Statins Alters Multiple Gene Expression
... three statins (Table 1). Expression levels of MCT2 were increased by each statin. MCT2 encodes for a monocarboxylic acid transporter-2, and this transporter family has been recently shown to transport the acid form of lovastatin into glomerular mesangial cells (Nagasawa et al., 2002). Of the 15 gene ...
... three statins (Table 1). Expression levels of MCT2 were increased by each statin. MCT2 encodes for a monocarboxylic acid transporter-2, and this transporter family has been recently shown to transport the acid form of lovastatin into glomerular mesangial cells (Nagasawa et al., 2002). Of the 15 gene ...
empathize with fictional characters
... emotions and feelings of others by using some sort of projection of the self into the other. As he noted, ‘When I observe a circus performer on a hanging wire, I feel I am inside him’ (as cited by Gallese 2001: 43). Lipps proposed that at the basis of our ability to empathize there is a process of i ...
... emotions and feelings of others by using some sort of projection of the self into the other. As he noted, ‘When I observe a circus performer on a hanging wire, I feel I am inside him’ (as cited by Gallese 2001: 43). Lipps proposed that at the basis of our ability to empathize there is a process of i ...
The role of Pitx3 in survival of midbrain dopaminergic neurons
... (Smidt et al., 2004a, b). As a consequence of the neuronal loss in the SNc, connections to the dorsal striatum are virtually absent resulting in a dramatic decrease of dopamine. Initial behavioural analysis of ak mice revealed inconsistent reports on their motor impairments. Although it was stated t ...
... (Smidt et al., 2004a, b). As a consequence of the neuronal loss in the SNc, connections to the dorsal striatum are virtually absent resulting in a dramatic decrease of dopamine. Initial behavioural analysis of ak mice revealed inconsistent reports on their motor impairments. Although it was stated t ...
Mapping the Brain
... cerebral cortex based on magnetic resonance imaging data. Brain image by Joachim Böttger and Daniel Margulies (Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany) with compositing help by Tobias S. Hoffmann. Cover composition by Erin Dewalt. ...
... cerebral cortex based on magnetic resonance imaging data. Brain image by Joachim Böttger and Daniel Margulies (Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany) with compositing help by Tobias S. Hoffmann. Cover composition by Erin Dewalt. ...
Human Neural Systems for Face Recognition and Social
... a dissociation between the roles played by face-selective cells in the superior temporal sulcus and inferior temporal cortex. The likely locations of human homologues for these face-responsive regions are the superior temporal sulcus and the lateral fusiform gyrus. Functional brain imaging studies h ...
... a dissociation between the roles played by face-selective cells in the superior temporal sulcus and inferior temporal cortex. The likely locations of human homologues for these face-responsive regions are the superior temporal sulcus and the lateral fusiform gyrus. Functional brain imaging studies h ...
Age-related differences in brain activity underlying identification of
... the behavioral or MRI analyses, as performance on this condition was poor for all participants (i.e. no better than 50% correct, on average). PLS was carried out on the remaining face conditions after averaging all 16 events for each emotion, using the definitions of each emotion from the normative ...
... the behavioral or MRI analyses, as performance on this condition was poor for all participants (i.e. no better than 50% correct, on average). PLS was carried out on the remaining face conditions after averaging all 16 events for each emotion, using the definitions of each emotion from the normative ...
Short Communication - NYU Psychology
... our previous MEG study, given that the coercion-triggering ableadjective is significantly more complex than the coercion-triggering noun in the begin the book construction. In the begin the book construction, the need for coercion can be detected as soon as the meaning of the monomorphemic book has b ...
... our previous MEG study, given that the coercion-triggering ableadjective is significantly more complex than the coercion-triggering noun in the begin the book construction. In the begin the book construction, the need for coercion can be detected as soon as the meaning of the monomorphemic book has b ...
annual report 2004 - OV Lounasmaa Laboratory
... beginning of the national CoE program. In 1995–2005 our laboratory formed a single center with three main research directions: brain research, ultra low temperature physics and nanoelectronics. In 2004 we decided to submit two separate CoE proposals together with our most important domestic collabor ...
... beginning of the national CoE program. In 1995–2005 our laboratory formed a single center with three main research directions: brain research, ultra low temperature physics and nanoelectronics. In 2004 we decided to submit two separate CoE proposals together with our most important domestic collabor ...
Neural Basis of Brain Dysfunction Produced by Early Sleep Problems
... Abstract: There is a wealth of evidence that disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms, which are common in modern society even during the early stages of life, have unfavorable effects on brain function. Altered brain function can cause problem behaviors later in life, such as truancy from or dropping ...
... Abstract: There is a wealth of evidence that disrupted sleep and circadian rhythms, which are common in modern society even during the early stages of life, have unfavorable effects on brain function. Altered brain function can cause problem behaviors later in life, such as truancy from or dropping ...