A Brief Tour of Psychophysiology
Why are we interested in psychophysiological measurements? Which measurements are these exactly? By “measurements,” we are talking about micro-facial expressions, pupil dilation, peristaltic contractions of the intestines, heart activity, breathing patterns,...
Fielding a Media Psychophysiology Team
Author: Ashley Churchill, M.A., BIOPAC Midwest Sales Media psychophysiology research is being embraced by a variety of communication departments around the world. Media psychophysiology generally refers to the measurement of biological responses to messages in order...
Panoply of Respiration and Pulmonary Measurements
The respiratory or pulmonary system performs the important functions of supplying oxygen (O2) during inhalation, removing carbon dioxide (CO2) during exhalation, and adjusting the acid-base balance (pH) of the body by removing acid-forming CO2. All humans and animals...
Libraries in 2020: From Curbside Pickup to Practical Lab Kits
Libraries can support remote students with distance learning tools like BSL Home practical lab kits, accessible wifi or hotspot loaners, and more.
Navigating fMRI Data Collection
fMRI (Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a widely-used noninvasive method for characterizing central nervous system function. But how does fMRI differ from MRI? While fMRI scans use the same basic principles as MRI scans, an MRI generates images of the...
Top 10 Objections to Distance Learning
By: Jasmine Anderson, Biopac Student Lab Product Manager Simulations are not enough. Students need a practical hands-on lab experience with room to make mistakes. Internet is not reliable for students or the instructors and reading material alone does not lend to...
Don’t Let COVID-19 Lock Down Your Labs
By: Jasmine Anderson, Biopac Student Lab Product Manager The COVID-19 pandemic turned higher education upside-down when stay-at-home orders forced educational institutions to shift to distance learning this Spring. In hindsight, no one could have predicted what 2020...
VR—New Worlds to Explore
Use VR to Expand the Capabilities of Your Lab The immersive technology of virtual reality (VR) literally offers whole new worlds to explore. Combining VR/Immersive Solutions with Physiology Data allows researchers to create virtual worlds that are impossible or...
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