A5067319758- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Sleep and related disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Architecture and Computational Design
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Cognitive Functions and Memory
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
University of Liège
2015-2025
University of Pisa
2008-2025
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
2009-2016
National Research Council
2011-2012
Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica
2011-2012
Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physiology
2011
The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen a major shift in recent years due to the development new Machine Learning (ML) models such as Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT). GPT achieved previously unheard-of levels accuracy most computerized language processing tasks and their chat-based variations.The aim this study was investigate problem-solving abilities ChatGPT using two sets verbal insight problems, with known performance level established by sample human participants.A...
During non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep synchronous neural oscillations between silence (down state) and activity (up occur. Sleep Slow Oscillations (SSOs) events are their EEG correlates. Each event has an origin site propagates sweeping the scalp. While recent findings suggest a SSO key role in memory consolidation processes, structure propagation of individual events, as well modulation by stages cortical areas have not been characterized so far.We detected recordings we defined...
Whether prolonged strenuous exercise performed by athletes at sea level can produce interstitial pulmonary edema is under debate. Chest sonography allows to estimate extravascular lung water, creating ultrasound comet-tail (ULC) artifacts. The aim of the study was determine whether water content increases in Ironmen (n = 31) during race and its correlation with cardiopulmonary function systemic proinflammatory cardiac biohumoral markers. A multiple factor analysis approach used relations...
Abstract The coupling between respiration and neural activity within olfactory areas hippocampus has recently been unambiguously demonstrated, its neurophysiological basis sustained by the well-assessed mechanical sensitivity of epithelium. We herein hypothesize that this reverberates to whole brain, possibly modulating subject’s behavior state consciousness. epithelium 12 healthy subjects was stimulated with periodical odorless air-delivery (frequency 0.05 Hz, 8 s on, off). Cortical...
The modulatory effect of nasal respiration on integrative brain functions and hence consciousness has recently been unambiguously demonstrated. This is sustained by the olfactory epithelium mechanical sensitivity complemented existence massive projections between bulb prefrontal cortex. However, studies slow breathing (SNB) in context contemplative practices have fundamental role respiratory vagal stimulation, with little attention to contribution stimulation. study aims at disentangling...
Criticality reportedly describes brain dynamics. The main critical feature is the presence of scale-free neural avalanches, whose auto-organization determined by a branching ratio neural-excitation spreading. Other features, directly associated to second-order phase transitions, are: (i) scale-free-network topology functional connectivity, stemming from suprathreshold pairwise correlations, superimposable, in waking activity, with that ferromagnets at Curie temperature; (ii) temporal...
Recently, the cortical source of blink-related delta oscillations (delta BROs) in resting healthy subjects has been localized posterior cingulate cortex/precuneus (PCC/PCu), one main core-hubs default-mode network. This interpreted as electrophysiological signature automatic monitoring surrounding environment while are immersed self-reflecting mental activities. Although BROs were directly correlated to degree consciousness impairment patients with disorders consciousness, they failed...
Backgrounds: The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen a major shift in recent years due to the development new Machine Learning (ML) models such as Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) and AI which are progressively becoming part our everyday lives. GPT achieved previously unheard-of levels accuracy most computerized language processing tasks their chat-based variations.
 Aim: aim this study was investigate problem-solving abilities ChatGPT using two sets verbal insight...
During fainting, disconnected consciousness may emerge in the form of dream-like experiences. Characterized by extra-ordinary and mystical features, these subjective experiences have been associated to near-death-like (NDEs-like). We here aim assess brain activity during syncope-induced means high-density EEG monitoring. Transient loss unresponsiveness were induced 27 healthy volunteers through hyperventilation, orthostasis, Valsalva maneuvers. Upon awakening, subjects asked report memories,...
Hypnosis has been shown to be of clinical utility; however, its underlying neural mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims investigate altered brain dynamics during the non-ordinary state consciousness induced by hypnosis. We studied high-density EEG in 9 healthy participants eyes-closed wakefulness and hypnosis, a muscle relaxation eyes fixation procedure. Using hypotheses based on internal external awareness networks, we assessed region-wise connectivity between six ROIs (right left...
Objectives: The mental health and well-being of university students are crucial areas research due to their significant impact on academic success, personal development, overall life satisfaction. Since previous consistently shows that the stress related challenges can significantly affect health, study aims examine relationship between personality traits, locus control, psychological outcomes. Methods: In present study, 67 Italian undergraduate (19.45 ± 1.62 years) were evaluated assess...
Background: Telemanipulation enables the execution of remote operations using specialized tools, often under reduced sensory input, such as lack haptic feedback. With practice, these tools can become extensions user's body, a phenomenon known embodiment, thereby enhancing telepresence—the perception being present at action site. Sensory substitution (SS) mitigate limitations in tasks.Objectives: To study learning process substitution, taking into account levels embodiment and telepresence...
This study introduces the FOUndatioNal trait-BaseD Characterization (FOUND) questionnaire, specifically developed to assess stable characteristics of perceptual, cognitive, and emotional domains critical for effective performance in mediated settings. By submitting questionnaire 302 Italian individuals performing factor analysis, four reliable latent factors were identified: Perception Action, Empathy Attitude, Stress Management, Conformity Norms.Convergent validity analysis with...
Background: Telemanipulation enables the execution of remote operations using specialized tools, often under reduced sensory input, such as lack haptic feedback. With practice, these tools can become extensions user's body, a phenomenon known embodiment, thereby enhancing telepresence—the perception being present at action site. Sensory substitution (SS) mitigate limitations in tasks.Objectives: To study learning process substitution, taking into account levels embodiment and telepresence...