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New algorithms will lead to better prosthetics for upper limb amputees

Reaching for something on the top shelf in the grocery store or brushing one's teeth before bed are tasks many people can do without thinking. But doing these same tasks as an upper limb amputee, while using a prosthetic device, can require more mental effort.

22 Jan 2020

Virtual reality during chemotherapy could help improve breast cancer patients' quality of life

Virtual Reality during chemotherapy has been shown to improve breast cancer patients' quality of life during the most stressful treatments, according to a recent study.

20 Jan 2020

Targeted transcranial electrical stimulation can improve metamemories

HRL Laboratories, LLC, researchers have published results showing that targeted transcranial electrical stimulation during slow-wave sleep can improve metamemories of specific episodes by nearly 20% after only one viewing of the episode, compared to controls. Metamemory describes the sensitivity of whether memories are recalled accurately or not, such as during eyewitness testimony.

14 Jan 2020

Contaminating Fake Rubber Hand Aids People to Overcome Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition wherein people are caught in a cycle of obsessions. The rubber hand illusion therapy, whereby fake rubber hands are contaminated with feces, maybe the key in helping people overcome their fears of touching contaminated surfaces, a new study suggests.

10 Jan 2020

“Rubber hand illusion” can help people overcome obsessive compulsive disorder

The famous, but bizarre, 'rubber hand illusion' could help people who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder overcome their condition without the often unbearable stress of exposure therapy, suggests new research.

9 Jan 2020

Researchers examine psychological and physiological effects of AR medical simulation training

The UCI School of Medicine, in partnership with Chenega Healthcare Services, LLC and MedCognition, was awarded a $1.2 million contract through the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium to examine the psychological effects of augmented reality medical simulation training.

8 Jan 2020

Observing 3D Microscopic Images using Virtual Reality

Dr. Christopher Zugates discusses a revolutionary way of analyzing complex 3D images in protein biology… through virtual reality!

From arivis AG 19 Dec 2019

Animal-assisted therapy could have substantial impact on people's health but more research is needed

The impact of animal-assisted interventions for both patients and health services could be substantial, but more rigorous research is needed, says Dr Elena Ratschen and Professor Trevor Sheldon from the University of York.

18 Dec 2019

Biosero Acceleration Lab showcases cutting-edge innovations for total lab automation

Today, a mobile robot opened the doors and accompanied visitors into the Biosero Acceleration Lab for the first time

From Biosero Inc. 11 Dec 2019

Novel tool for assessing children's overall addiction to digital devices

A new study developed and validated a tool for assessing children's overall addiction to digital devices. The study, which found that more than 12% of children ages 9-12 years were at risk of addiction to digital devices for uses including video gaming, social media, and texting, is published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

9 Dec 2019

Insights from virtual reality experiments could help break the cycle of addiction

The number of drug overdose deaths in the US has never been higher. Most of those deaths--68 percent in 2017--have involved opioids. An estimated 10 million Americans aged 12 and older misused opioids in 2018.

8 Dec 2019

Virtual reality as communication tool for improving flu vaccination rates

Using a virtual reality simulation to show how flu spreads and its impact on others could be a way to encourage more people to get a flu vaccination, according to a study by researchers at the University of Georgia and the Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

3 Dec 2019

Video games poised to fundamentally change cardiology training

Video games are a popular form of entertainment in the U.S. with more than 164 million adults playing them. Seventy-five percent of households have at least one gamer.

25 Nov 2019

Virtual reality clinic could make it easier for stroke survivors to attend therapy sessions

Researchers have created a virtual reality clinic to make it easier for stroke survivors to attend their physical and occupational therapy sessions.

22 Nov 2019

Neuroscientists decode how visual cues can reorganize the activity of compass neurons

If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and stumbled around in the dark, banging into walls or dressers in a room you've walked through countless times, you've experienced the effects of inadequately calibrated neurons.

21 Nov 2019

Traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior than virtual and mixed reality models

A study from McMaster University has shown that traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior to those that rely on digital media.

20 Nov 2019

New wearable skin-integrated haptic VR device can be controlled and powered wirelessly

Sensing a hug from your friend through a video call with him/her may become a reality soon. A joint-research team consisted of scientists and engineers from City University of Hong Kong and Northwestern University in the United States has developed a skin-integrated virtual reality system, which can be controlled and powered wirelessly.

20 Nov 2019

Researchers investigate how sense of effort influences force perceptual bias

In a recent study published in PLOS One researchers from Hiroshima University and Nagoya Institute of Technology found that if you hold your car steering wheel at certain angles (1, 4, or 5 on the clock) then it's likely you're over or underestimating how much force you need to use to steer the car.

20 Nov 2019

Virtual 'moonwalk' causes distortions in spatial memory

In order to remember where important events happened, or how to get from A to B, our brains form mental "maps" of our environment. An important component of these mental maps are the so-called grid cells.

18 Nov 2019

Lab Innovations 2019 achieves record breaking numbers

Lab Innovations celebrated its 8th edition on 30 & 31 October 2019, trumping all records for the event. Attracting 3,860 attendees - an impressive 24% increase on the previous year - this makes it the largest Lab Innovations to date.

From Lab Innovations 15 Nov 2019

Virtual Reality News and Research

New algorithms will lead to better prosthetics for upper limb amputees

Virtual reality during chemotherapy could help improve breast cancer patients' quality of life

Targeted transcranial electrical stimulation can improve metamemories

Contaminating Fake Rubber Hand Aids People to Overcome Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

“Rubber hand illusion” can help people overcome obsessive compulsive disorder

Researchers examine psychological and physiological effects of AR medical simulation training

Observing 3D Microscopic Images using Virtual Reality

Animal-assisted therapy could have substantial impact on people's health but more research is needed

Biosero Acceleration Lab showcases cutting-edge innovations for total lab automation

Novel tool for assessing children's overall addiction to digital devices

Insights from virtual reality experiments could help break the cycle of addiction

Virtual reality as communication tool for improving flu vaccination rates

Video games poised to fundamentally change cardiology training

Virtual reality clinic could make it easier for stroke survivors to attend therapy sessions

Neuroscientists decode how visual cues can reorganize the activity of compass neurons

Traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior than virtual and mixed reality models

New wearable skin-integrated haptic VR device can be controlled and powered wirelessly

Researchers investigate how sense of effort influences force perceptual bias

Virtual 'moonwalk' causes distortions in spatial memory

Lab Innovations 2019 achieves record breaking numbers

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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