In this study the potential of network-targeted transcranial direct current stimulation (net-tDCS) to modulate brain regions involved in appetite control was explored. The aim was to investigate whether stimulating the hypothalamus and its connected networks … Continue reading net-tDCS to modulate appetite control
Gestational Diabetes Affects Children’s Brain Response to Food
In this study Sixiu Zhao and colleagues show that children exposed to gestational diabetes in the womb have stronger brain responses to food cues, particularly in reward-related regions. Using fMRI, they found increased connectivity between … Continue reading Gestational Diabetes Affects Children’s Brain Response to Food
Congratulations Dr. Semeia!
On August 12th, 2024, Lorenzo Semeia defended his PhD thesis. Congratulations, Lorenzo! And all the best for you future plans.
Hirschhausen und die Abnehmspritze
Im Rahmen einer Fernsehsendung mit Eckart von Hirschhausen erklären Forschende des MEG Zentrums wie Sättigungsgefühl, Insulin und das Hirn zusammenhängen. Hier wird gezeigt, wie mithilfe eines Insulin-Nasensprays beeinflusst werden kann, wie das Gehirn von ProbandInnen … Continue reading Hirschhausen und die Abnehmspritze
Guck mal, wer da denkt!
In der Spiegel Ausgabe ” Was Babys denken” gaben unter anderem Forschende des fMEG Zentrums ein Interview zum Thema der fetalen Entwicklung. Am Beispiel einer Studie über die fetalen Hirnantworten auf sich wiederholende Tonabfolgen konnte … Continue reading Guck mal, wer da denkt!
Perception and Consciousness in Fetal Life [MESEC WinterSchool 2024]
Hubert Preissl presented a keynote at the 2024 Winter School of the Mediterranean Society of Consciousness Science (MESEC) about the perception and consciousness in fetal life. In this keynote, he talked about topics such as … Continue reading Perception and Consciousness in Fetal Life [MESEC WinterSchool 2024]
Tools For Investigating Fetal Brain Activity
48th Annual Conference – June 8–10 University of Tübingen Psychologie & Gehirn For the Symposia session “Can we Measure Consciousness in Infants and Fetuses?” Prof. Hubert Preissl presented “Tools For Investigating Fetal Brain Activity”. Abstract … Continue reading Tools For Investigating Fetal Brain Activity
P3b-like Responses In Newborns And Fetuses As Possible Evidence Of Consciousness
48th Annual Conference – June 8–10 University of Tübingen Psychologie & Gehirn For the Symposia session “Can we Measure Consciousness in Infants and Fetuses?” Dr. Katrin Sippel presented her research on “P3b-like Responses In Newborns … Continue reading P3b-like Responses In Newborns And Fetuses As Possible Evidence Of Consciousness
Impact of maternal emotional state during pregnancy on fetal heart rate variability
Lorenzo Semeia ● Ilena Bauer ● Katrin Sippel ● Julia Hartkopf ● Nora K. Schaal ● Hubert Preissl Highlights •Maternal emotional states might impact fetal autonomic nervous system development. •Depression and anxiety seem to impact … Continue reading Impact of maternal emotional state during pregnancy on fetal heart rate variability
Wann entsteht Lernen?
Orginaltext Tübinger Studie deckt Lernverhalten von Neugeborenen und Feten auf Was bekommen Neugeborene, aber auch Babys vor der Geburt im Mutterleib von ihrer Umwelt mit? Wie bewusst nehmen sie sie wahr und können sie diese … Continue reading Wann entsteht Lernen?