Neuroscience Insights

A 70-cm bronze mouse knitting a DNA double helix sits outside a Siberian research institute — and it says something important about what good animal science actually requires: respect, restraint, rigor, and the 3Rs.

A closer look at how the Ariel Fischer Lab at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is using the AMTI Instrumented Treadmill for high-precision gait analysis and biomechanical research.

A closer look at how Dr. Arseny Finkelstein's neuroscience lab at Tel Aviv University is using the Sensapex Multiprobe Rig for high-precision, multi-site in vivo electrophysiology in mice.

With so many models and specs out there, choosing the right syringe pump can be daunting — here are the key factors that genuinely matter for precision, flow stability, and long-term reliability in your research.

A new consensus from the Dutch-Flemish Brain Stimulation Foundation outlines three evidence-based strategies—tapering, maintenance TMS, and retreatment—for sustaining therapeutic benefits after acute rTMS treatment for depression.

MindWare Technologies marks its 25th anniversary with a heartfelt letter from CEO Eric Morgan, celebrating decades of collaboration with researchers and announcing major upcoming advancements to the physiological measurement technology ecosystem.

MANUS gloves are now natively integrated into NVIDIA Isaac Lab 2.3, enabling researchers and robotics teams to capture high-fidelity demonstration data for robot policy training through natural hand teleoperation inside simulation.

Automation is transforming brain organoid cultivation by enabling consistent, reproducible cultures at scale—critical for long-term neurodegenerative disease research into conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's that require months of continuous culture.

Tail-cuff blood pressure monitoring in mice and rats can be fast, scalable, and reliable—when stress, poor tail perfusion, movement, and inconsistent session design are properly managed. This guide explains what the method actually measures and how to avoid the most common failure modes.

A new Clinical Neurophysiology study shows that cortical microstructure — specifically myelin content — shapes the earliest components of direct electrical stimulation responses, with implications for intra-operative brain mapping and why the g.HIamp amplifier’s artifact control matters.

As organoid research grows, traditional 2D planar MEAs show clear limitations. Mesh MEA from Multi Channel Systems maintains structural integrity, enables long-term recordings from inside intact 3D organoids, and reduces experimental risk.

A practical guide to using inertial motion capture for biomechanics research — covering how to capture reliable 3D kinematics in lab and field settings, choose the right system, and translate movement data into meaningful research outcomes.

Combining portable NIRS and High-Density EMG provides a comprehensive view of muscle fatigue, oxygenation, and neural recruitment — enabling richer insights across sports science, rehabilitation, and clinical research.

Researcher interview: Dr. Gabriel David, head of Biolabs at Synchrotron Soleil, explains how pressure-based microfluidic flow control with Elveflow’s OB1 system enables clean, gentle handling of fragile biological samples during synchrotron X-ray experiments.

Qualisys has officially launched OnTraq, a markerless analysis system that lets elite sports organizations assess a full roster of 20 athletes in just 30 minutes — delivering accurate, repeatable functional data without specialist operation.

Dr. William Gerin shares expert guidance on choosing the right collaborators, crafting a compelling Specific Aims page, and preparing pilot data that convinces reviewers your research is feasible and worth funding.

Discover how Tobii Glasses X eye tracking technology is transforming training and productivity in heavy machinery industries — from understanding operator attention patterns to accelerating skills transfer from expert to novice.

Learn how to convert a standard Tecniplast rat cage into a fully functional tethered infusion cage — including slotting the lid, attaching a counter-balanced swivel mount, and connecting the right infusion tether for optimal animal welfare.

Cognitive load measures how much mental effort someone is using at a given time. Integrating it into Tobii eye tracking workflows reveals not just where people look, but how hard their brain is working — unlocking new insights in usability research, sports performance, and training.

Beyond physical and technical demands, Olympic sports place highly specific demands on each athlete's visual system. Eye tracking technology reveals how elite Winter Olympians use their vision — and how those visual skills can be trained to perform under pressure.

Eye tracking research reveals how age, cultural background, and cognitive traits shape the way people visually process information. Understanding these demographic differences is essential for designing inclusive interfaces, effective marketing, and adaptive learning experiences.

A year-end reflection on the key concepts that shaped human behavior research discussions in 2025 — from stimulus design and emotional measurement to social interaction coding and observational methods.

In the final installment of the NIH Grant Writing Series, Dr. William Gerin shares expert advice on building a realistic budget, navigating new NIH policies, and writing clearly and engagingly so reviewers understand and support your research.

Dr. Monica Torres-Ruiz shares how a challenge in a large-scale neurotoxicity project led her to develop DanioFlow — a free, open-source tool that simplifies and harmonizes EthoVision data analysis for zebrafish thigmotaxis studies.

Artinis releases the Brite MKIV — featuring a novel receiver with increased sensitivity, new accessories, and enhanced software. The latest version significantly decreases setup time in every subject and setting, further expanding fNIRS capabilities.

Conducting neuroscience studies in real-world environments is gaining importance. fNIRS’s portability, ease of use, and robustness to motion make it the ideal tool for naturalistic research in education, sports, clinical settings, and daily life.

fNIRS is increasingly applied in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) systems due to its portability, ease of use, and robustness to motion. This post explores neurorehabilitation, neurofeedback, and daily-life applications of fNIRS-BCI, with study examples and Artinis device solutions.

NIRx releases a comprehensive video guide on optimizing signal quality for fNIRS experiments, covering quantitative and qualitative assessment, troubleshooting common challenges, and a real-time setup example.

NIRx and Brain Innovation release Satori EDU — a free educational version of the state-of-the-art fNIRS processing and analysis software, complete with predefined datasets and a step-by-step Getting Started Guide.

NIRx and Brain Innovation announce Satori 2.0, introducing Python integration, a new data plotter for multi-channel visualization, and integrated user guides — transforming how fNIRS researchers preprocess and analyze their data.

Myoelectric-controlled lower limb prostheses use EMG signals to actuate movement, but assumptions about neural activation between residual and intact limbs may need revision. New research reveals that amputation alters motor unit properties in ways that directly impact prosthetic control models.

EMG pattern recognition translates muscle signals into prosthetic movements, enabling more natural limb function for patients with upper-limb deficiencies. Two recent studies demonstrate how input data quality and type significantly improve actuation accuracy in myoelectric prosthetics.

Electromyography-driven musculoskeletal models can track muscle fatigue in real-time, with applications in sports training, rehabilitation, and manual handling. This post explores a novel time-varying model (t-pEMS) that uses EMG data to estimate fatigue progression with person-specific accuracy.

EMG-guided Human Robot Collaboration (HRC) enables automated optimization of worker posture and joint torque in industrial settings, reducing muscle effort and improving ergonomics during high-effort tasks.

Delsys EMG systems help sports performance and rehabilitation professionals measure asymmetry, fatigue, compensation, and muscle inhibition in athletes — translating precise data into actionable insights for return-to-play decisions.

Cardiff University researchers combine TMS and Delsys EMG during dynamic walking tasks to reveal how the brain and spinal cord coordinate muscle activity in real-world movement — with direct applications in fall prevention and rehabilitation.

By combining EMG and ultrasound imaging, neuromechanics research reveals how muscles activate and adapt mechanically and neurally — opening the door to personalized rehabilitation and deeper insights into individual movement signatures.

Human-in-the-loop methods using EMG biosignals and machine learning are transforming wearable robotics, enabling more personalized assistive devices that reduce muscle effort and device abandonment.

NIRx introduces advanced multiplexing capabilities in the Aurora acquisition software, enabling high-density fNIRS configurations with greater channel counts and improved data quality.

NIRx and Brain Innovation launch a comprehensive tutorial video series for Satori fNIRS analysis software, covering preprocessing pipelines, data analysis tools, and the full Satori interface.

NIRx officially launches NIRxWINGS2 — the next evolution in physiological sensing for multimodal fNIRS neuroimaging, featuring improved signal quality, the NIRx BioLink universal sensor port, and full wireless mobility.

Exploring how Systemic Physiology-Augmented fNIRS (SPA-fNIRS) combines peripheral physiological signals with fNIRS data for cleaner results and richer neuroscience insights.

NIRx Medical Technologies announces a strategic partnership with Dutch fNIRS pioneer Artinis Medical Systems, supported by healthcare investor Gilde Healthcare.

Microfluidics has transformed the way we handle small-scale fluid dynamics, but the choice of material plays a crucial role in ensuring reliability, precision, and compatibility—especially when working with biological samples. Biocompatible polymers have emerged as the go-to materials for microfluidic applications, offering a balance of flexibility, transparency, and chemical stability. Among these, PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane) remains a staple, but newer alternatives like PMMA (hard thermoplastics), alginate-based hydrogels and Flexdym (soft thermoplastics) are gaining traction. Whether it’s for droplet formation, or biomedical research, the right material can make all the difference.

Microfluidics has transformed biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostics research by enabling precise control over small fluid volumes. However, accurate volume measurement remains a critical challenge in these experiments. Even minor variations in liquid handling can affect reaction efficiency, reproducibility, and overall data integrity.

Organoid research has evolved rapidly, and offers unprecedented insights into cellular development, disease modeling, and regenerative medicine. A number of notable publications in organoid research have been released this year that provide insight into various biological and medical advancements.

Mouse temperature is one of the easiest things to “handle” while quietly losing control. The main reason is simple: core temperature and surface (skin) temperature answer different questions. If you rely on only one, you get blind spots. This article covers the common monitoring approaches (continuous vs spot-check, core vs surface), shows where each fits (anesthesia, recovery, free-moving studies), and gives a few simple workflow recipes that improve stability without wrecking your throughput.

Rodent catheterization raises many questions to mind, particularly regarding surgical equipment and instruments, animal recovery and catheter patency. What surgical equipment should I use? Which tools influence surgical outcomes and animal recovery? What surgical instruments are recommended? How can I minimize trauma during surgery? And what strategies can help extend catheter patency duration?

Some laboratory syringe pumps have a built-in two-syringe rack; others can accommodate racks so that one pump can push four, six or even 10 syringes at the same time. Syringe pumps can be expensive, so it’s tempting to have a pump that can multi-task. What are the downsides?

Learn about the key scientific methods used in human behavior research. We explain quantitative and qualitative approaches, experimental design, and how researchers collect and analyze behavioral data.

Cortico-cortical evoked potentials (CCEPs) are a neurophysiological technique used to assess functional connectivity between different regions of the brain. By delivering electrical stimulation to one cortical area and recording the resulting activity in another, CCEPs help map brain networks involved in movement, sensation, and cognition.

Tobii Glasses X, our newest wearable eye tracker, shows you hidden truths about your business in intuitive, affordable, and scalable ways.

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Research Team (RUASRT) set out to tackle a tough challenge: studying how kestrels master wind-hovering in turbulent conditions. Traditional tracking methods couldn’t provide the precise, high-speed kinematic data needed for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) stability research.