Jun 18, 2024 | electrocardiography, Electromyography, EMG, Life Science Data, psychophysiology, Research tools
In the symphony of human communication, speech is the principal instrument. Behind every uttered word lies a complex interplay of physiological and psychological signals, each telling a unique story about the speaker’s state of mind and physical well-being. The...
May 28, 2024 | electrocardiography, EMG, Exercise Physiology, Eye tracking, Life Science Data, respiration
When a coach tells a player to keep their eye on the ball, they are addressing the importance of attention and focus to success, both figuratively and literally. Whether hitting a baseball, shooting a basket, or maintaining focus in an exercise routine, how we process...
Apr 18, 2024 | animal research, Life Science Data, pulse oximetry, Research tools, Sleep
Comedic actress Mindy Kaling may have been speaking for everyone enamored with slumber when she wrote, “There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” Who hasn’t at one time preferred the restorative effects of a few extra hours of sleep to...
Mar 28, 2024 | Brain-computer Interface, Electroencephalography, Evoked Potential, functional near infrared, neuroscience
In neuroscience, the frontier of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) holds the promise of bridging the gap between the human brain and external devices, offering revolutionary applications in fields ranging from robotics and prosthetics to communication and beyond. In the...
Feb 28, 2024 | Electrodermal, EMG, HRV, Life Science Data, physiology, psychophysiology
The concept of mindfulness has garnered significant attention in recent years, transcending its roots in ancient meditation practices to become a focal point in modern scientific research, particularly in the fields of physiology and psychophysiology. Understanding...
Jan 22, 2024 | Brain-computer Interface, Eye tracking, functional near infrared, Life Science Data, physiology, psychophysiology, Stimulators, Virtual Reality
Measuring the human body and brain’s response to real-world conditions and stimuli has long challenged researchers. This problem has usually been dealt with in one of two ways. The first approach is to take research participants into the field—not impossible with...
Dec 13, 2023 | Electrodermal, Electromyography, EMG, Life Science Data, Research tools, Virtual Reality
As another year winds to a close, it is a holiday tradition to look back on the last 12 months and take stock. ‘Tis the season of “top 10” lists, “best of” articles, and “year in review” segments in the media. So, not to be left out, we here at BIOPAC have been...
Nov 29, 2023 | HRV, Life Science Data, magnetic resonance imaging, neuroscience
The marriage of physiological data recording and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has allowed scientists to unravel intricate connections between the mind and body. However, this synergy comes with its unique set of challenges that researchers must be aware of to...
Oct 24, 2023 | consumer neuroscience, electrocardiography, Electrodermal, Exercise Physiology, Life Science Data, physiology
Rings, watches, bracelets, and belts—we think of them as indispensable fashion accessories. A bit of bling can put the finishing touch on an outfit for a night on the town, but what about a day in the lab? Wearable technology is transforming the landscape of...
Sep 26, 2023 | Electrogastrography, Life Science Data, physiology, psychophysiology
We have all heard the saying “thinking with one’s stomach,” a cliché that suggests basing one’s critical thought processes on the whims of their digestive system. However, there may be more than a little truth to this saying. Often referred to as the body’s...
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