Robotics is a forward-looking discipline. Attention is focused on identifying the next grand
challenges. In an applied field such as medical robotics, however, it is important to plan the …

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is one of the most distributed and extensively
studied neurotrophins in the mammalian brain. BDNF signals through the tropomycin …

Background Long-term loss of arm function after ischaemic stroke is common and might be
improved by vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation. We aimed to determine …

Classic psychedelics, such as LSD, psilocybin, and the DMT-containing beverage
ayahuasca, show some potential to treat depression, anxiety, and addiction. Importantly …

Atrophy of neurons in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) plays a key role in the pathophysiology of
depression and related disorders. The ability to promote both structural and functional …

Objectives To conduct an updated, systematic review of the clinical literature, classify studies
based on the strength of research design, and derive consensual, evidence-based clinical …

Mounting evidence suggests safety and efficacy of psychedelic compounds as potential
novel therapeutics in psychiatry. Ketamine has been approved by the Food and Drug …

Neural plasticity, also known as neuroplasticity or brain plasticity, can be defined as the
ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli …

Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) combine methods, approaches, and concepts derived from
neurophysiology, computer science, and engineering in an effort to establish real-time …

During the past ten years, an increasing number of controlled studies have assessed the
potential rehabilitative effects of music-based interventions, such as music listening, singing …