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science3 hours ago•6 min saved

Consonant Chords Energize Social Brains, Enhancing Face-to-Face Bonding

A Yale study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that listening to harmonically consonant chord progressions during live eye-to-eye interaction boosts activity in social and emotional brain regions and increases perceived connectedness; removing or scrambling the music eliminates the boost, suggesting music can biologically enhance social bonding and may inform music-therapy approaches for autism and related conditions.

via Neuroscience News|

#autism #fnirs #music

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Achieve First Light Passage Through Human Head for Advanced Brain Imaging

Scientists from the University of Glasgow have developed a new technique that allows light to pass through the human head for deeper, non-invasive brain imaging using an enhanced form of near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), though currently only successful in one participant and requiring specific conditions. This advancement could lead to more accessible and portable brain scans for diagnosing and studying neurological conditions, bridging the gap between simple and high-resolution imaging technologies.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-imaging #fnirs #light-penetration

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Brain Imaging with Light Penetration

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have demonstrated the ability to detect light passing through an entire adult human head, opening new possibilities for noninvasive deep brain imaging using optical methods like fNIRS, which could lead to more accessible and portable diagnostic tools for brain conditions.

via Medical Xpress|

#brain-imaging #fnirs #neurophotonics

neuroscience2 years ago•6 min saved

"Uncovering Brain Activity with fNIRS: New Insights Revealed"

Researchers explore the potential of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) as a noninvasive tool to measure brain activity, focusing on the ventral visual pathway. Results suggest that fNIRS is more effective in detecting activity in the lateral occipital complex (LOC) compared to the fusiform face area (FFA), opening doors for practical brain monitoring and potential applications in diagnostics and neuroenhancement devices.

via Neuroscience News|

#brain-activity #fnirs #neuroscience