A disinhibitory circuit mechanism explains a general principle of peak performance during mid-level arousal
Perceptual decision-making is highly dependent on the momentary arousal state of the
brain, which fluctuates over time on a scale of hours, minutes, and even seconds. The …
brain, which fluctuates over time on a scale of hours, minutes, and even seconds. The …
Embracing sleep-onset complexity
Sleep is crucial for many vital functions and has been extensively studied. By contrast, the
sleep-onset period (SOP), often portrayed as a mere prelude to sleep, has been largely …
sleep-onset period (SOP), often portrayed as a mere prelude to sleep, has been largely …
Staying in control: Characterizing the mechanisms underlying cognitive control in high and low arousal states
Throughout the day, humans show natural fluctuations in arousal that impact cognitive
function. To study the behavioural dynamics of cognitive control during high and low arousal …
function. To study the behavioural dynamics of cognitive control during high and low arousal …
Reducing alertness does not affect line bisection bias in neurotypical participants
S Smaczny, D Bauder, C Sperber, HO Karnath… - Experimental brain …, 2024 - Springer
Alertness, or one's general readiness to respond to stimulation, has previously been shown
to affect spatial attention. However, most of this previous research focused on speeded …
to affect spatial attention. However, most of this previous research focused on speeded …
Abrupt and gradual changes in neuronal processing upon falling asleep and awakening
The neural processes that change when falling asleep are only partially understood. At the
cortical level, features of both spontaneous neural activity and sensory responses change …
cortical level, features of both spontaneous neural activity and sensory responses change …