FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 15, 2016·3 min readVirtual Reality Therapy Could Help People With DepressionAccording to researchers, immersive virtual reality therapy could help people with depression to be less critical and more compassionate toward themselves, thus reducing some depressive symptoms.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·January 6, 2016·3 min readA (Virtual) World Without Parkinson’sResearchers explore how people with Parkinson's disease make use of online, virtual reality environments.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 23, 2015·2 min readVirtual Reality Brings Hope to Stroke SurvivorsVirtual reality rehabilitation software could greatly advance stroke recovery, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 16, 2015·8 min readWhen Is It Safe to Go Back to the Game After Concussion?Researchers made advancements in developing new tests to monitor cognitive and motor function following a sports related concussion.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·June 11, 2015·6 min readShedding Light on Navigating in the Dark With Virtual RealityAccording to a new study, the brain's internal navigation system works in the same fashion as the grid cell system.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 9, 2015·4 min readVirtual Reality Helps Stroke Patients Recover Use of ArmA new study reports virtual reality could be an important tool for stroke patients to help regain arm movement and function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 20, 2015·3 min readNeck Pain Can Be Changed Through Altered Visual FeedbackAltering visual cues which inform the brain about the body can have an impact on pain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 24, 2014·5 min readBrain’s Reaction to Virtual Reality Should Prompt Further StudyNew findings from virtual reality study could help provide treatments for those with memory problems, study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 10, 2014·4 min readVirtual Humans Inspire Patients to Open UpA new study reports patients are more open to disclosing personal information with a virtual human than a real one.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 6, 2014·3 min readNew High Tech Lab Records the Brain and Body in ActionA new lab at UCSF promises to bridge the worlds of technology and neuroscience to help better understand and treat neurological diseases.Read More