Brain activity is associated with changes in optical properties of brain tissue. Optical
measurements during brain activation can assess haemoglobin oxygenation, cytochrome-c …

This article reviews diffuse optical brain imaging, a technique that employs near-infrared
light to non-invasively probe the brain for changes in parameters relating to brain function …

The application of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in the neurosciences has
been expanding over the last 40 years. Today, it is addressing a wide range of applications …

Optical approaches to investigate cerebral function and metabolism have long been applied
in invasive studies. From the neuron cultured in vitro to the exposed cortex in the human …

The purpose of this review article is to outline recent progress in near-infrared (NIR)
spectroscopy. Some particular emphasis is put on the delineation of its versatility in …

To study the patterns of supraspinal pain processing in neonates, we hypothesized that
acute pain causes haemodynamic changes associated with activation of the primary …

Near-infrared (IR) light easily penetrates biological tissue, and the information offered by in
vivo spectroscopy of cerebral oxygenation is detailed and comes with a high temporal …

Working memory is a key executive function for flying an aircraft. This function is particularly
critical when pilots have to recall series of air traffic control instructions. However, working …

Brain activity can be monitored non‐invasively by near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which
has several advantages in comparison with other imaging methods, such as flexibility …

While the role of creatine in preventing muscle (peripheral) fatigue for high performance
athletes is well understood, its biochemical role in prevention of mental (central) fatigue is …