Month: June 2021

A Network Architecture for Bidirectional Neurovascular Coupling in Rat Whisker Barrel Cortex

Neurovascular coupling is typically considered as a master-slave relationship between the neurons and the cerebral vessels: the neurons demand energy which the vessels supply in the form of glucose and oxygen. In the recent past, both theoretical and experimental studies have suggested that the neurovascular coupling is a bidirectional system, a loop that includes a […]

Published on June 16, 2021

Careful whispers: when sounds feel like a touch

There are anatomical and functional links between auditory and somatosensory processing. We suggest that these links form the basis for the popular internet phenomenon where people enjoy a sense of touch from auditory (and often audiovisual) stimuli. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on June 16, 2021

That song is stuck in your head, but it’s helping you to remember

New research suggests that remembering a song in your head is more than a passing nuisance — it plays an important role in helping memories form, not only for the song, but also related life events. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on June 16, 2021