Month: March 2021

Beyond Correlation versus Causation: Multi-brain Neuroscience Needs Explanation

Recent advances in brain sciences have enabled the co-recording of multiple interacting brains (i.e., hyperscanning [1]). This technique has led to the discovery of inter-brain synchrony (IBS) between people involved in social and interactive scenarios. In a recent article, Novembre and Iannetti argued that studies using hyperscanning to understand social behaviors are crucial but limited […]

Published on March 20, 2021

The Versatile Wayfinder: Prefrontal Contributions to Spatial Navigation

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) supports decision-making, goal tracking, and planning. Spatial navigation is a behavior that taxes these cognitive processes, yet the role of the PFC in models of navigation has been largely overlooked. In humans, activity in dorsolateral PFC (dlPFC) and ventrolateral PFC (vlPFC) during detours, reveal a role in inhibition and replanning. Dorsal […]

Published on March 20, 2021

Facial recognition ID with a twist: Smiles, winks and other facial movements for access

Concurrent Two-Factor Identity Verification requires both one’s facial identity and a specific facial motion to gain access. To set it up, a user faces a camera and records a short 1-2 second video of either a unique facial motion or a lip movement from reading a secret phrase. The video is then input into the […]

Published on March 20, 2021