Perceptual and Semantic Contributions to
... no statistically reliable differences were observed. Stimuli were likewise analyzed in terms of their mean harmonics-tonoise ratio (HNR), which was calculated using PRAAT software (http:// www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/). This is a method to quantify and compare dynamic acoustic properties (i.e., periodi ...
... no statistically reliable differences were observed. Stimuli were likewise analyzed in terms of their mean harmonics-tonoise ratio (HNR), which was calculated using PRAAT software (http:// www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/). This is a method to quantify and compare dynamic acoustic properties (i.e., periodi ...
neuroassess
... MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) • PREPROCEDURE – Determine if a contrast agent is to be used and follow the prescription related to the administration of food, fluids, and medications – Instruct the client that he or she will need to remain still during the procedure • POSTPROCEDURE – Client may r ...
... MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) • PREPROCEDURE – Determine if a contrast agent is to be used and follow the prescription related to the administration of food, fluids, and medications – Instruct the client that he or she will need to remain still during the procedure • POSTPROCEDURE – Client may r ...
individual trait Variability of perceptual multistability: from
... mechanisms. Although some progress has already been achieved over the last decade (for a recent review see Sterzer et al. [7]), it cannot yet be considered satisfactory. If we require that a neurophysiological account of perceptual multistability should be able to predict our actual perceptual exper ...
... mechanisms. Although some progress has already been achieved over the last decade (for a recent review see Sterzer et al. [7]), it cannot yet be considered satisfactory. If we require that a neurophysiological account of perceptual multistability should be able to predict our actual perceptual exper ...
The Neurobehavioral Nature of Fishes and the
... present in species having forepaws rather than hands, opposable thumbs, and the associated manual dexterity of humans (Allman, 1999; Kandel et al., 2000). Even though the neurostructural basis for some of the novel human dimensions of nervous system function, such as language or long-term planning, ...
... present in species having forepaws rather than hands, opposable thumbs, and the associated manual dexterity of humans (Allman, 1999; Kandel et al., 2000). Even though the neurostructural basis for some of the novel human dimensions of nervous system function, such as language or long-term planning, ...
22 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Motor System in Humans
... Subsequent lesion studies (Foerster, 1909; Freund, 1987) generally replicated earlier findings, rather than providing novel information on finer aspects of motor control. The reason for this is that cortical lesions are typically large (Bogousslavsky & Caplan, 1995) and affect several motor cortical ...
... Subsequent lesion studies (Foerster, 1909; Freund, 1987) generally replicated earlier findings, rather than providing novel information on finer aspects of motor control. The reason for this is that cortical lesions are typically large (Bogousslavsky & Caplan, 1995) and affect several motor cortical ...
How Acupuncture works - Chinese Acupuncture Associates on the
... Signals induced by transcutaneous AP stimulation on acupoints such as Hegu/LI-4 (on hands ) and Zusanli/St-36 ( on legs ) can be observed on fMR imagings [22,23,25,55,56 ] In 1999,Dr.Wu et al demonstrated that an increased brain activity signals display in Brainstem nucleus of thalamus,hypothalamus, ...
... Signals induced by transcutaneous AP stimulation on acupoints such as Hegu/LI-4 (on hands ) and Zusanli/St-36 ( on legs ) can be observed on fMR imagings [22,23,25,55,56 ] In 1999,Dr.Wu et al demonstrated that an increased brain activity signals display in Brainstem nucleus of thalamus,hypothalamus, ...
Crocodilian Forebrain: Evolution and Development
... In the dorsal thalamus of amniotes, two types of neurons are present: local circuit neurons (also called interneurons) and relay cells. Axons of local circuit neurons remain within their region of origin whereas axons of relay (projection) cells terminate outside of this area (Jones 2007). With the ...
... In the dorsal thalamus of amniotes, two types of neurons are present: local circuit neurons (also called interneurons) and relay cells. Axons of local circuit neurons remain within their region of origin whereas axons of relay (projection) cells terminate outside of this area (Jones 2007). With the ...
The distributed human neural system for face perception
... region may not play a central role in all aspects of face perception but, rather, may be involved more in the perception of invariant aspects of faces. In addition to the face-responsive fusiform region, functional imaging studies have identified other face-responsive regions, usually consistently l ...
... region may not play a central role in all aspects of face perception but, rather, may be involved more in the perception of invariant aspects of faces. In addition to the face-responsive fusiform region, functional imaging studies have identified other face-responsive regions, usually consistently l ...
Region-specific alterations of A-to-I RNA editing of
... integrity49 (Supplementary Figure S2). Total RNA was extracted from brain specimens, purified (Qiagen RNeasy, Kit; Qiagen, Hilden, Germany), quantified by spectrophotometry, treated with 1 unit of DNase I (Invitrogen, Carlsbad, CA, USA) for 15 min at room temperature in a final volume of 10 μl, then 1 ...
... integrity49 (Supplementary Figure S2). Total RNA was extracted from brain specimens, purified (Qiagen RNeasy, Kit; Qiagen, Hilden, Germany), quantified by spectrophotometry, treated with 1 unit of DNase I (Invitrogen, Carlsbad, CA, USA) for 15 min at room temperature in a final volume of 10 μl, then 1 ...
Where in the brain is morality?
... on addressing the “where” question of morality— where in the brain is morality? This focus was due in part to an underlying assumption that we already had an important sense of the “what”—that is, the nature of moral content and perhaps even uniquely moral content.1 Thus, many moral neuroscientists ...
... on addressing the “where” question of morality— where in the brain is morality? This focus was due in part to an underlying assumption that we already had an important sense of the “what”—that is, the nature of moral content and perhaps even uniquely moral content.1 Thus, many moral neuroscientists ...
Warm pleasant feelings in the brain
... resonance imaging (fMRI) investigation was to determine whether there are special brain areas that process and make explicit in the representation the affective attributes of warm and cold thermal stimuli, as compared to other sensory attributes of thermal stimuli, such as their intensity. In additi ...
... resonance imaging (fMRI) investigation was to determine whether there are special brain areas that process and make explicit in the representation the affective attributes of warm and cold thermal stimuli, as compared to other sensory attributes of thermal stimuli, such as their intensity. In additi ...
Quantification of cone loss after surgery for retinal detachment
... underlie the vision loss associated with RD are not completely understood.2 However, the cone cell loss seems to be one of the major causes of poor vision in these patients. Photoreceptor apoptosis after RD has been reported in humans3 and in a variety of experimental models.4–6 Nevertheless, retina ...
... underlie the vision loss associated with RD are not completely understood.2 However, the cone cell loss seems to be one of the major causes of poor vision in these patients. Photoreceptor apoptosis after RD has been reported in humans3 and in a variety of experimental models.4–6 Nevertheless, retina ...
Predominant Cerebellar Volume Loss as a Neuroradiologic Feature
... seizures. Most of these patients had cerebellar ataxia, dysmetria, and dysdiadokokinesis, although one patient was not found to have cerebellar features. Classical mitochondrial syndromes in our pediatric group were uncommon as they occur more often in adults ...
... seizures. Most of these patients had cerebellar ataxia, dysmetria, and dysdiadokokinesis, although one patient was not found to have cerebellar features. Classical mitochondrial syndromes in our pediatric group were uncommon as they occur more often in adults ...
Functional maps within a single neuron
... within a single neuron and also to study the responses of these maps with respect to specific changes in that environment. In this context, selective alteration to the environment (rather than complete inactivity/deprivation), a standard set of techniques in sensory map physiology (Chalupa and Rhoad ...
... within a single neuron and also to study the responses of these maps with respect to specific changes in that environment. In this context, selective alteration to the environment (rather than complete inactivity/deprivation), a standard set of techniques in sensory map physiology (Chalupa and Rhoad ...
Anatomical organization of the eye fields in the human and non
... with low threshold microstimulation exhibits a specific cytoarchitectonic feature, i.e. large neurons in layer V. Indeed, new combined physiological/architectonic studies are now needed to examine the precise relation of the frontal eye field to traditional architectonic areas. Several single unit rec ...
... with low threshold microstimulation exhibits a specific cytoarchitectonic feature, i.e. large neurons in layer V. Indeed, new combined physiological/architectonic studies are now needed to examine the precise relation of the frontal eye field to traditional architectonic areas. Several single unit rec ...
Olfactory Coding in the Honeybee Lateral Horn
... tested, the amplitude of the calcium responses was significantly higher than for the air control (Figure 1D; Wilcoxon matched pairs test; in all cases, z > 2.20 p < 0.03). Typically, the shape of the activated LH region (see Figure 1B) corresponded to the pattern of projections of l-APT neurons, whi ...
... tested, the amplitude of the calcium responses was significantly higher than for the air control (Figure 1D; Wilcoxon matched pairs test; in all cases, z > 2.20 p < 0.03). Typically, the shape of the activated LH region (see Figure 1B) corresponded to the pattern of projections of l-APT neurons, whi ...
What in the brain tells us that this is pain - HAL
... encompasses the suprasylvian posterior insula and its adjoining medial operculum (referred to as “PIMO” in this review). This region does not contain, however, solely nociceptive networks, but represents in primates the main sensory receiving area of the spinothalamic system, and as such contributes ...
... encompasses the suprasylvian posterior insula and its adjoining medial operculum (referred to as “PIMO” in this review). This region does not contain, however, solely nociceptive networks, but represents in primates the main sensory receiving area of the spinothalamic system, and as such contributes ...
Reward-Related Responses in the Human Striatum
... The goal of this article is to survey the current literature on the neural correlates of reward-related processing, with an emphasis on how the affective properties of outcomes or feedback influence choice behavior and, consequently, goal-directed behavior. One brain structure in particular, the str ...
... The goal of this article is to survey the current literature on the neural correlates of reward-related processing, with an emphasis on how the affective properties of outcomes or feedback influence choice behavior and, consequently, goal-directed behavior. One brain structure in particular, the str ...
Corticosteroid–serotonin interactions in the
... the central nervous system (CNS), particularly in the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypothalamus. When this brain region is stimulated by stress, it releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and its co-secretagogue arginine–vasopressin (AVP). CRH and APV reach the anterior pituitary glan ...
... the central nervous system (CNS), particularly in the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) of the hypothalamus. When this brain region is stimulated by stress, it releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and its co-secretagogue arginine–vasopressin (AVP). CRH and APV reach the anterior pituitary glan ...
Full Text - Anesth Pain Med
... Friberg (55) using single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) revealed a focal reduction of cerebral blood flow for migraine attacks with aura, usually in the posterior parts of one hemisphere. Studies of cerebral blood flow in cluster headache are scarce and the majority has employed SPECT ...
... Friberg (55) using single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) revealed a focal reduction of cerebral blood flow for migraine attacks with aura, usually in the posterior parts of one hemisphere. Studies of cerebral blood flow in cluster headache are scarce and the majority has employed SPECT ...
Aberrant Resting-State Functional Connectivity in the
... autonomic, endocrine, and immune adjustments, and its initiation depends upon higher brain functions for the interpretation of sensory information and situations that threaten homeostasis [20]. Resting-state functional brain magnetic resonance imaging (rfMRI) is a powerful tool to characterize brain ...
... autonomic, endocrine, and immune adjustments, and its initiation depends upon higher brain functions for the interpretation of sensory information and situations that threaten homeostasis [20]. Resting-state functional brain magnetic resonance imaging (rfMRI) is a powerful tool to characterize brain ...
On phenomenal character and Petri dishes
... Certainly the idea of an experience occurring in a chunk of brain tissue in a Petri dish – and thus of that chunk of tissue being a subject, if we assume (B) – is very peculiar. But let us consider where that sense of peculiarity comes from. Some of the peculiarity surely stems from the sheer unfam ...
... Certainly the idea of an experience occurring in a chunk of brain tissue in a Petri dish – and thus of that chunk of tissue being a subject, if we assume (B) – is very peculiar. But let us consider where that sense of peculiarity comes from. Some of the peculiarity surely stems from the sheer unfam ...
JCN17 - Princeton University
... beliefs and bilateral parietal cortex for inferences lacking this feature (Goel & Dolan, 2003). With respect to (b), deduction has been variously described as primarily based on linguistic substrate (Goel et al., 1997; Goel et al., 1998; Goel & Dolan, 2004), entirely independent of it (Parsons & Osh ...
... beliefs and bilateral parietal cortex for inferences lacking this feature (Goel & Dolan, 2003). With respect to (b), deduction has been variously described as primarily based on linguistic substrate (Goel et al., 1997; Goel et al., 1998; Goel & Dolan, 2004), entirely independent of it (Parsons & Osh ...
Histamine neurons in the tuberomamillary nucleus: a whole center
... of topographical organization, and bridged by scattered neurons (Ericson et al., 1987; Inagaki et al., 1988, 1990). A similar pattern of distribution has been reported in the brains of other mammals and non-mammalian vertebrates (Wada et al., 1991a). Histamine release is a sensitive indicator of str ...
... of topographical organization, and bridged by scattered neurons (Ericson et al., 1987; Inagaki et al., 1988, 1990). A similar pattern of distribution has been reported in the brains of other mammals and non-mammalian vertebrates (Wada et al., 1991a). Histamine release is a sensitive indicator of str ...
Meningeal inflammation is widespread and linked to cortical
... with a wide age range and to determine their relationship to diffuse meningeal inflammation, white matter perivascular infiltrates and microglial activation. One hundred and twenty three cases with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis were examined for the presence of meningeal and perivascular ...
... with a wide age range and to determine their relationship to diffuse meningeal inflammation, white matter perivascular infiltrates and microglial activation. One hundred and twenty three cases with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis were examined for the presence of meningeal and perivascular ...