Evidence for Domain-General Arousal from Semantic and Neuroimaging Meta-Analyses Reconciles Opposing Views on Arousal

Neuroscientific Research Report on “Domain-General Arousal” Academic Background Arousal is a core concept in neuroscience, referring to fluctuations in brain and body states that underpin motivated behavior. Despite the widespread use of the term “arousal,” its definition has remained ambiguous, with differing interpretations in various textbooks. ...

Fixational Eye Movements as Active Sensation for High Visual Acuity

Fixational Eye Movements as Active Sensation for High Visual Acuity Academic Background Human visual perception is a complex process, especially when we attempt to maintain stable gaze. Even then, the eyes still produce small involuntary movements known as fixational eye movements (FEM). These FEM typically include drifts and microsaccades. Previou...

Spatial Modeling Algorithms for Reactions and Transport in Biological Cells

Research on Spatial Modeling Algorithms for Cellular Signaling Reactions and Transport Background Biological cells achieve their functions through complex biochemical reaction networks. These networks exhibit significant spatiotemporal dynamics, with pronounced spatial compartmentalization across different regions and subcellular structures. Howeve...

Bioprinted Micro-Clots for Kinetic Analysis of Endothelial Cell-Mediated Fibrinolysis

Breakthrough Research on Micro-Scale Exploration of Thrombolysis Kinetics Research Background and Problem Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a severe health condition, causes approximately 500,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. The occurrence of VTE is closely related to the formation and resistance to dissolution of thrombi in veins, commo...

Biosensors and Biomarkers for the Detection of Motion Sickness

Exploring Biomarkers and Biosensors for Motion Sickness: Innovative Approaches to Diagnostic Challenges Motion sickness (MS) is a common syndrome experienced by humans, triggered by unnatural motions such as those encountered during transportation or virtual reality (VR). It manifests through symptoms like headaches, nausea, vomiting, cold sweats, ...