Feb 15, 2023 | Eye tracking, Life Science Data, psychology, psychophysiology, Sports Science
Freed from the limitations of stationary eye tracking technology, mobile eye tracking enables researchers to study their subjects while they perform a wide range of immersive tasks in natural settings.
Jan 26, 2023 | electrocardiography, Electrodermal, Electromyography, Life Science Data, psychophysiology, psychophysiology education, Research tools
The human body and mind share an intrinsic link, both influencing and reflecting the health and general well-being of the other. Within the field of psychophysiology, researchers gain a wealth of insight into mental processes and disorders by studying physiological...
Dec 14, 2022 | Brain-computer Interface, Life Science Data, neuroscience, optical brain imaging, psychophysiology
Another calendar year has come and gone. COVID-19 remains a reality, but we continue to adapt to the ongoing pandemic and find new ways to overcome the challenges it poses at work, at school, at home, and in the lab. And speaking of research, 2022 proved to be a...
Nov 16, 2022 | consumer neuroscience, ergonomics, Life Science Data, physiology, psychophysiology, Research tools
Ergonomics plays a role in almost every aspect of human interaction with the world around us—how we work, entertain ourselves, rest, and relax. Simply put, ergonomics (sometimes termed “human factors and ergonomics” or simply “human factors”) refers to the way in...
Oct 13, 2022 | Electroencephalography, Evoked Potential, Life Science Data, neuroscience
Researchers studying the nervous system have a host of physiological signals at their disposal to provide critical data on neurological function. Various signals present advantages and disadvantages, depending on the demands of the research being conducted. Evoked...
Sep 22, 2022 | animal research, Life Science Data, psychophysiology, Research tools
You have probably heard the saying “why work harder when you can work smarter?” While this may seem like a cliché, there is no denying that smart work, or what might be more accurately termed “efficient effort,” not only alleviates worker stress but in doing so...
Aug 22, 2022 | Education, Life Science Data, psychophysiology education
A Student’s Perspective Guest post by Ashley F. Like many of my university peers, I wrapped up my freshman year of college working a summer internship in hopes of gaining valuable professional experience. Rather than relaxing on the beach, I occupied my time...
Jul 20, 2022 | Electrodermal, Life Science Data, psychophysiology
We say something “gets under our skin” when it elicits an unpleasant or irritating emotional response. This connection between our skin and emotion runs deeper than a simple idiomatic expression, however. Along with performing several critical functions—protective,...
Jun 15, 2022 | cardiography, electrocardiography, Exercise Physiology, psychophysiology, Sports Science
Two college wrestlers square off on the mat awaiting the signal that will begin their match. To the casual observer, the outcome seems impossible to predict. Their coach, however, knows one competitor has a clear advantage—a heart rate variability level (HRV) that is...
May 23, 2022 | cardiography, noninvasive blood pressure, physiology, psychophysiology, respiration
Like the inner workings of an intricate machine, most of our bodily functions operate with little or no conscious effort. That task falls to the autonomic nervous system, a sort of control system that regulates a wide range of processes, including digestion, heart...
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