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Virtual reality could be used to treat autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsMarch 31, 2019

Virtual reality can help recalibrate time perception and sensorimotor actions. Researchers believe the technology could help in the treatment of ASD, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy Shows Lasting Effect in Phobia Treatments For Children with ASD

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 16, 2019

Researchers report children on the autism spectrum who experience specific phobias may benefit from immersive virtual reality therapy. The study reports immersive VR helped almost 45% of children with ASD remain free from their phobias six months after treatment.... Read More...

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Virtual Reality Brings Jedi Powers to Life with Force Push

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers say Force Push will give users the ability to move distant objects using an approach for remote object manipulation in virtual reality.... Read More...

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Virtual Reality May Encourage Empathetic Behavior

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2018

According to a new study, virtual reality may be a useful tool for encouraging empathy and positive attitudes towards marginalized groups.... Read More...

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Eating with Your Eyes: Virtual Reality Can Alter Taste

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2018

A new virtual reality study reveals people's perception of taste can be altered by what they experience in their surroundings.... Read More...

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Anorexic Patients Prefer Underweight Bodies

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

Using virtual reality, researchers shed light on how those with anorexia perceive their own bodies.The study also found women with anorexia consider severely underweight bodies to be ideal and most attractive.... Read More...

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Virtual Reality Reduces Pain and Increases Performance During Exercise

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

Researchers report virtual reality can help to lower pain levels and increase performance when undertaking physical activity. Participants using VR reported a pain intensity 10% lower than those not using the technology when performing isometric bicep curls.... Read More...

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New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Points the Way to More Effective Treatment

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2018

Researchers present a new theory which states, following amputation, the neural circuitry connected to the missing limb becomes entangled with other neural networks, specifically ones responsible for pain perception.... Read More...

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Amputees Feel as Though Their Prosthetic Limb Belongs to Their Own Body

Neuroscience NewsAugust 13, 2018

A new study reports amputees often feel as though their prosthetic limb is part of their body. ... Read More...

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Blurred Face News Anonymity Gets an Artificial Intelligence Spin

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2018

Researchers use artificial intelligence to develop a new way to protect a person's anonymity on news broadcasts. The system aims to improve visuals while amplifying emotions tied to the story.... Read More...

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Seeing Yourself as Einstein May Change the Way You Think

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2018

Using a virtual reality simulation to 'become' Albert Einstein helps to enhance cognitive performance in those with low self esteem, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Maps Made of Nerve Cells

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2018

Researchers have created a new model that may help explain how the brain stores memories of tangible events. The new model explains how neural activity in the hippocampus can help map space, time and context in episodic memories.... Read More...

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Virtual reality could be used to treat autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s

Virtual Reality Brings Jedi Powers to Life with Force Push

Eating with Your Eyes: Virtual Reality Can Alter Taste

Anorexic Patients Prefer Underweight Bodies

Virtual Reality Reduces Pain and Increases Performance During Exercise

New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Points the Way to More Effective Treatment

Amputees Feel as Though Their Prosthetic Limb Belongs to Their Own Body

Blurred Face News Anonymity Gets an Artificial Intelligence Spin

Seeing Yourself as Einstein May Change the Way You Think

Maps Made of Nerve Cells