The brain is the machine that perceives, analyses, sorts, stores and prioritizes our memories. However, not all experiences and perceptions are stored in the …
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Healthcare
Structured setup drives patient engagement with virtual reality therapy
A new study published in JMIR XR and Spatial Computing demonstrates that the way virtual reality therapeutics (VRx) are introduced to patients is a critical …
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Scent-enhanced virtual reality eased negative emotions after use
Researchers found that adding synchronized scents to immersive virtual nature experiences improved short-term mood in U.S. Navy personnel, although larger …
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Zebrafish study shows how visual surroundings reshape the eye’s retina
The environment experienced by young zebrafish influences both the shape and electrical activity of the neurons in the …
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Prolonged Instagram use may change how the brain perceives our bodies
Instagram use could influence not only how we see our bodies, but also how our brain perceives as "ours" the bodies we inhabit. In short, it could erode our …
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