Neuroscience
A novel virtual reality technology to make MRI a new experience
Researchers from King's College London have created a novel interactive VR system to be used by patients when undertaking an MRI.
Aug 11, 2021
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Neuroscience
Researchers record brainwaves to measure 'cybersickness'
If a virtual world has ever left you feeling nauseous or disorientated, you're familiar with cybersickness, and you're hardly alone. The intensity of virtual reality (VR)—whether that's standing on the edge of a waterfall ...
Jul 7, 2021
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Neuroscience
Mice move through the virtual world of a video game and provide insight into the mechanisms of memory formation
Dr. Thomas Hainmüller and Prof. Dr. Marlene Bartos of the Institute of Psychology of the University of Freiburg have established a new model to explain how the brain stores memories of tangible events. The model is based ...
Jun 8, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual reality users must learn to use what they see
Anyone with normal vision knows that a ball that seems to quickly be growing larger is probably going to hit them on the nose.
Dec 4, 2017
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Neuroscience
fMRI study reveals brain working's during navigation
(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers affiliated with several academic institutions in the U.S. has learned more about the way the brain works as a person both visualizes taking a trip, and then as the trip is taken. In ...
Neuroscience
Anticipation and navigation: Do your legs know what your tongue is doing?
(Medical Xpress)—To survive, animals must explore their world to find the necessities of life. It's a complex task, requiring them to form them a mental map of their environment to navigate the safest and fastest routes ...
Nov 6, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Using muscular avatars in VR to reduce pain perception
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have reported that immersion in virtual reality using an avatar with a muscular build can reduce pain perception. They also noted that the combination of the gender of the user and avatar ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Health
Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger: How can parents keep children safe?
Virtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environments, which "enable ever more realistic and immersive experiences."
Feb 1, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Using virtual reality to create therapeutic experiences: From treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers
Can an abuser perceive fear in their victim? Lack of connection and empathy are common factors in cases of gender violence, child abuse, and other scenarios. In view of this, it's also one of the core issues in abuser rehabilitation ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Health
Dozens of medical groups launch effort to battle health misinformation
Alarmed by the increasing spread of medical misinformation, 50 U.S. medical and science organizations have announced the formation of a new group that aims to debunk fake health news.
Mar 3, 2023
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