The Intensity-Dependent Effects of Cortical Electrical Stimulation on Motor Learning and the Role of Dopamine Background Introduction Nowadays, non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) are widely used in neuroplasticity research to modulate cognition and behavior. However, optimizing stimulati...
Report on the Study of Quantum Coherent Spins in Hexagonal Boron Nitride at Room Temperature Introduction The realization of quantum networks and sensors requires solid-state spin-photon interfaces that possess single-photon emission capabilities and long-lived spin coherence, which can be integrated into scalable devices. Ideally, these devices sh...
Study on Chirality Transfer in Liquid Crystal Viruses Chirality is a phenomenon commonly found in nature and holds significant influence in various fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, and materials science. However, the mechanism of chirality transfer from nanoscale building blocks to macroscopic helical structures remains an unsolved myste...
Background Introduction The brain is composed of different subtypes of neurons, which form complex neural networks through local and long-range synaptic connections. Understanding the functions of these neural networks requires knowledge of their connection patterns (projectome) and neuronal dynamics. Although advancements in mesoscale connectomics...
One of the key issues in understanding the visual system’s selective attention is how it optimizes the perception and processing of visual information in specific behavioral contexts. Although previous research has analyzed the pivotal role of individual neuron firing rates in information transmission, our understanding remains limited regarding ho...
Academic Report on “Contralateral Delay Activity and Alpha Lateralization Reflect Retinotopic and Screen-Centered Reference Frames in Visual Memory” Introduction The visual system is organized in a lateralized manner, with the left and right visual fields processed by the contralateral cerebral cortex. This organization applies not only to percepti...
New Discoveries in Brain Science: The Relationship Between Early Lateralization of Dorsal White Matter Tracts Targeting Broca’s Area and Language Development Research Background Language development is one of the key areas in human cognitive science. Existing research indicates that language functions in the adult brain exhibit significant laterali...
New Breakthrough in the Field of Cerebral Vascular Diseases: Clinical Application of Small Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging Probe Academic Background and Research Motivation In recent years, interventional treatment has become the preferred method for cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral aneurysm, ischemic stroke, arterial dissection, and ...
Encoding of Cerebellar-Olivary Neuronal Ensemble Activity for Tremor Frequency in Mice and Patients with Essential Tremor Research Background Essential Tremor (ET) is a common movement disorder characterized primarily by action tremor, affecting about 20% of the elderly population. The frequency and intensity of tremor are core features of ET. Howe...
High-Fidelity Fatigue-Resistant Muscle Control Through Closed-Loop Optogenetic Neural Modulation Background Introduction Skeletal muscle is the biological actuator for almost all movements in animals and humans. However, under various neurological conditions, the communication pathways between the central nervous system and neuromuscular components...