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File293 - The middle-age brain2019-032024-02

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
293 - The middle-age brain
Duration: 2019-03 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Marinella Cappelletti, Maria Herrojo Ruiz
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cappelletti, M.
Secondary author(s):
Herrojo Ruiz, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Middle age / Brain oscillations / Cognitive abilities / Wellbeing / Psychophysiology
DocumentBeta oscillations in working memory, executive control of movement and thought, and sensorimotor function2019

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
293 - The middle-age brain
Duration: 2019-03 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Marinella Cappelletti, Maria Herrojo Ruiz
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cappelletti, M.
Secondary author(s):
Herrojo Ruiz, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Middle age / Brain oscillations / Cognitive abilities / Wellbeing / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Beta oscillations in working memory, executive control of movement and thought, and sensorimotor function
Publication year: 2019
URL:
https://www.jneurosci.org/content/39/42/8231.long
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Beta oscillations (~13 to 30 Hz) have been observed during many perceptual, cognitive, and motor processes in a plethora of brain recording studies. Although the function of beta oscillations (hereafter “beta” for short) is unlikely to be explained by any single monolithic description, we here discuss several convergent findings. In prefrontal cortex (PFC), increased beta appears at the end of a trial when working memory information needs to be erased. A similar “clear-out” function might apply during the stopping of action and the stopping of long-term memory retrieval (stopping thoughts), where increased prefrontal beta is also observed. A different apparent role for beta in PFC occurs during the delay period of working memory tasks: it might serve to maintain the current contents and/or to prevent interference from distraction. We confront the challenge of relating these observations to the large literature on beta recorded from sensorimotor cortex. Potentially, the clear-out of working memory in PFC has its counterpart in the postmovement clear-out of the motor plan in sensorimotor cortex. However, recent studies support alternative interpretations. In addition, we flag emerging research on different frequencies of beta and the relationship between beta and single-neuron spiking. We also discuss where beta might be generated: basal ganglia, cortex, or both. We end by considering the clinical implications for adaptive deep-brain stimulation.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Schmidt, R.
Secondary author(s):
Herrojo Ruiz, M., Kilavik, B. E., Lundqvist, M., Starr, P. A., Aron, A. R.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
4
Reference:
Schmidt, R., Herrojo Ruiz, M., Kilavik, B. E., Lundqvist, M., Starr, P. A., & Aron, A. R. (2019). Beta oscillations in working memory, executive control of movement and thought, and sensorimotor function. The Journal of Neuroscience, 39(42), 8231–8238. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1163-19.2019
2-year Impact Factor: 5.674|2019
Times cited: 113|2024-02-12
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Beta oscillations / Prefrontal cortex / Deep brain stimulation

Beta oscillations in working memory, executive control of movement and thought, and sensorimotor function

Beta oscillations in working memory, executive control of movement and thought, and sensorimotor function
DocumentGamma oscillations modulate working memory recall precision2021

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
293 - The middle-age brain
Duration: 2019-03 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Marinella Cappelletti, Maria Herrojo Ruiz
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cappelletti, M.
Secondary author(s):
Herrojo Ruiz, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Middle age / Brain oscillations / Cognitive abilities / Wellbeing / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Gamma oscillations modulate working memory recall precision
Publication year: 2021
URL:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00221-021-06051-6#citeas
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Working memory (WM)—the ability to keep information in mind for short periods of time—is linked to attention and inhibitory abilities, i.e., the capacity to ignore task-irrelevant information. These abilities have been associated with brain oscillations, especially parietal gamma and alpha bands, but it is yet unknown whether these oscillations also modulate attention and inhibitory abilities. To test this, we compared parietal gamma-transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to alpha-tACS and to a non-stimulation condition (Sham) in 51 young participants. Stimulation was coupled with a WM task probing memory-based attention and inhibitory abilities by means of probabilistic retrospective cues, including informative (valid), uninformative (invalid) and neutral. Our results show that relative to alpha and sham stimulation, parietal gamma-tACS significantly increased working memory recall precision. Additional post hoc analyses also revealed strong individual variability before and following stimulation; low-baseline performers showed no significant changes in performance following both gamma and alpha-tACS relative to sham. In contrast, in high-baseline performers gamma- (but not alpha) tACS selectively and significantly improved misbinding-feature errors as well as memory precision, particularly in uninformative (invalid) cues which rely more strongly on attentional abilities. We concluded that parietal gamma oscillations, therefore, modulate working memory recall processes, although baseline performance may further influence the effect of stimulation.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Thompson, L.
Secondary author(s):
Khuc, J., Saccani, M. S., Zokaei, N., Cappelletti, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
5
Reference:
Thompson, L., Khuc, J., Saccani, M. S., Zokaei, N., & Cappelletti, M. (2021). Gamma oscillations modulate working memory recall precision. Experimental Brain Research, 239(9), 2711–2724. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-021-06051-6
2-year Impact Factor: 2.064|2021
Times cited: 13|2024-02-14
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q4
Keywords: Working memory / Attention / Inhibition / Gamma oscillations / tACS

Gamma oscillations modulate working memory recall precision

Gamma oscillations modulate working memory recall precision
DocumentMultivariate patterns and long-range temporal correlations of alpha oscillations are associated with flexible manipulation of visual working memory representations2021

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
293 - The middle-age brain
Duration: 2019-03 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Marinella Cappelletti, Maria Herrojo Ruiz
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cappelletti, M.
Secondary author(s):
Herrojo Ruiz, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Middle age / Brain oscillations / Cognitive abilities / Wellbeing / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293.04
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Multivariate patterns and long-range temporal correlations of alpha oscillations are associated with flexible manipulation of visual working memory representations
Publication year: 2021
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ejn.15486
Abstract/Results: The ability to flexibly manipulate memory representations is embedded in visual working memory (VWM) and can be tested using paradigms with retrospective cues. Although valid retrospective cues often facilitate memory recall, invalid ones may or may not result in performance costs. We investigated individual differences in utilising retrospective cues and evaluated how these individual differences are associated with brain oscillatory activity at rest. At the behavioural level, we operationalised flexibility as the ability to make effective use of retrospective cues or disregard them if required. At the neural level, we tested whether individual differences in such flexibility were associated with properties of resting-state alpha oscillatory activity (8-12 Hz). To capture distinct aspects of these brain oscillations, we evaluated their power spectral density and temporal dynamics using long-range temporal correlations (LRTCs). In addition, we performed multivariate patterns analysis (MVPA) to classify individuals' level of behavioural flexibility based on these neural measures. We observed that alpha power alone (magnitude) at rest was not associated with flexibility. However, we found that the participants' ability to manipulate VWM representations was correlated with alpha LRTC and could be decoded using MVPA on patterns of alpha power. Our findings suggest that alpha LRTC and multivariate patterns of alpha power at rest may underlie some of the individual differences in using retrospective cues in working memory tasks.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Golemme, M.
Secondary author(s):
Tatti, E., Luft, C. D. B., Bhattacharya, J., Herrojo Ruiz, M., Cappelletti, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
7
Reference:
Golemme, M., Tatti, E., Di Bernardi Luft, C., Bhattacharya, J., Herrojo Ruiz, M., & Cappelletti, M. (2021). Multivariate patterns and long-range temporal correlations of alpha oscillations are associated with flexible manipulation of visual working memory representations. The European Journal of Neuroscience, 54(9), 7260–7273. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejn.15486
2-year Impact Factor: 3.698|2021
Times cited: 1|2024-02-14
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: Alpha resting-state / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Neuronal oscillations / Retro-cues / Working memory (WM)
DocumentThe role of beta oscillations in mental time travel2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
293 - The middle-age brain
Duration: 2019-03 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Marinella Cappelletti, Maria Herrojo Ruiz
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cappelletti, M.
Secondary author(s):
Herrojo Ruiz, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Middle age / Brain oscillations / Cognitive abilities / Wellbeing / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293.05
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
The role of beta oscillations in mental time travel
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/09567976221147259
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
The brain processes short-interval timing but also allows people to project themselves into the past and the future (i.e., mental time travel [MTT]). Beta oscillations index seconds-long-interval timing (i.e., higher beta power is associated with longer durations). Here, we used parietal transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to investigate whether MTT is also supported by parietal beta oscillations and to test the link between MTT and short intervals. Thirty adults performed a novel MTT task while receiving beta and alpha tACS, in addition to no stimulation. Beta tACS corresponded to a temporal underestimation in past but not in future MTT. Furthermore, participants who overestimated seconds-long intervals also overestimated temporal distances in the past-projection MTT condition and showed a stronger effect of beta tACS. These data provide a unique window into temporal perception, showing how beta oscillations may be a common mechanism for short intervals and MTT.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
D’Angelo, M.
Secondary author(s):
Frassinetti, F., Cappelletti, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
4
Reference:
D’Angelo, M., Frassinetti, F., & Cappelletti, M. (2023). The role of beta oscillations in mental time travel. Psychological Science, 34(4), 490-500. https://doi.org/10.1177/09567976221147259
2-year Impact Factor: 8.200|2022
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2023
Times cited: 2|2024-02-16
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Time traveling / Beta oscillations / Brain stimulation / Parietal lobe / Short durations / Open data / Preregistration

The role of beta oscillations in mental time travel

The role of beta oscillations in mental time travel
DocumentFinal report - The middle-age brain2022

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
293 - The middle-age brain
Duration: 2019-03 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Marinella Cappelletti, Maria Herrojo Ruiz
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cappelletti, M.
Secondary author(s):
Herrojo Ruiz, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Middle age / Brain oscillations / Cognitive abilities / Wellbeing / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - The middle-age brain
Publication year: 2022
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
Middle adulthood – the age between 40 and 60 – is characterised by many social, emotional, and health-related changes which mirror changes in brain and cognition. However, the neuroscience of the middle age brain is quite sparse, often due to the assumption that more informative brain changes are observed while growing up or ageing. However, identifying the roots of age-related changes earlier in adulthood may allow to minimise or prevent the cognitive, psychological and well-being issues that are often serious in late life.
Aims
To generate a novel, informed, and detailed profile of the middle-aged brain by studying the correlational and causal links between brain, cognitive functions, and well-being.
Method
A continuous measure of working memory performance as well as the source of errors typically affecting working memory was obtained in 179 adults across the life span (58 middle agers), in addition to information on well-being and cognitive reserve - a proxy for cognitive proficiency. In the same sample, data on parietal brain stimulation (tACS) in alpha, gamma, beta frequency or sham coupled with either the continuous working memory task or with a measure of time processing were also obtained. Electrophysiological (EEG) data were also collected, and analysed to identify resting state spectral power and the duration of burst events.
Results
Memory performance declined linearly with age, whereas changes in error rate peaked in middle age. At a physiological level, posterior alpha power – typically related to memory performance – as well as the ratio of long bursts within the upper alpha band changed linearly with age. In contrast, sensorimotor beta power and burst rate properties varied primarily non-linearly, with extrema during middle age. Hence, the initial increase in beta power and bursts during youth slowed in middle age reaching its maximum around the age of 60, and slowly decreased in older age. In parallel, memory performance following tACS to the posterior parietal regions changed non-linearly and was stimulation specific: there was a gamma-related working memory improvement in younger adults, a similar but alpha-related improvement in ageing participants, and a significant decline in middle agers following alpha-tACS. Time processing was instead specifically modulated by beta oscillations. Complementing these results, well-being indexes, and especially stress, were higher in middle agers and significantly reduced in those with higher cognitive reserve.
Conclusions
Ageing is characterized by distinct cognitive and well-being underlying patterns as well as different spatial and temporal brain dynamics, some critically arising or changing in middle age.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Cappelletti, M.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Cappelletti, M. (2022). Final report - The middle-age brain.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Middle age / Ageing / Brain oscillations / Parietal lobe / Working memory / Time processing / Neurostimulation

Final report - The middle-age brain

Final report - The middle-age brain
DocumentCognitive reserve modulates mental health in adulthood2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
293 - The middle-age brain
Duration: 2019-03 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Marinella Cappelletti, Maria Herrojo Ruiz
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cappelletti, M.
Secondary author(s):
Herrojo Ruiz, M.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Middle age / Brain oscillations / Cognitive abilities / Wellbeing / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-293.06
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Cognitive reserve modulates mental health in adulthood
Publication year: 2024
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-024-02776-w
Abstract/Results: Abstract:
Cognitive Reserve (CR) reflects acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout life, and it is known for modulating
cognitive efficiency in healthy and clinical populations. CR, which was initially proposed to explain individual differences
in the clinical presentation of dementia, has subsequently been extended to healthy ageing, showing its role in cognitive
efficiency also during middle age. Recently, CR has been linked to affective processes in psychiatric conditions such as
schizophrenia, major depressive and anxiety symptoms, and psychological distress, suggesting its potential role in emotional
expression and regulation. Whether the role of CR in mental health extends to non-pathological adults, and whether this is
only relevant in older age is not yet clear. The aim of this work was therefore to explore the relationship between CR and
mental health in healthy adults, with a focus on middle adulthood (40–60). In a sample of 96 participants, we found a positive
association between CR and mental health outcomes, such that a higher cognitive reserve index corresponded to fewer
mental health reported symptoms. Specifically, a higher CR reflecting professional activities was associated with lower stress
levels, especially in middle agers. Taken together, these data therefore suggest that engaging occupations may help maintain
a robust mental health, especially by reducing stress symptoms during middle age. These results broaden previous findings
suggesting that CR relates to affective components of mental health in middle aged and older adults.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Porricelli, D.
Secondary author(s):
Tecilla, M., Pucci, V., Di Rosa, E., Mondini, S., Cappelletti, M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Porricelli, D., Tecilla, M., Pucci, V., Di Rosa, E., Mondini, S., & Cappelletti, M. (2024). Cognitive reserve modulates mental health in adulthood. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 36(1), 139. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-024-02776-w
2-year Impact Factor: 3.4|2023
Times cited: 0|2024-08-07
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Cognitive reserve / Mental health / Middle age / Ageing

Cognitive reserve modulates mental health in adulthood

Cognitive reserve modulates mental health in adulthood