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File344 - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons2019-042023-01

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-2018-344
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
344 - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons
Duration: 2019-04 - 2023-01
Researcher(s):
Antonino Casile
Institution(s): Center for Translational Neurophysiology - CTNSC, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Casile, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Mirror neurons / Action perception / Neurophysiology / Psychophysiology

DocumentA novel immersive virtual reality environment for the motor rehabilitation of stroke patients: A feasibility study2022

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-2018-344
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
344 - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons
Duration: 2019-04 - 2023-01
Researcher(s):
Antonino Casile
Institution(s): Center for Translational Neurophysiology - CTNSC, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Casile, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Mirror neurons / Action perception / Neurophysiology / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-344.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
A novel immersive virtual reality environment for the motor rehabilitation of stroke patients: A feasibility study
Publication year: 2022
URL:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2022.906424/full
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
We designed and implemented an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment for upper limb rehabilitation, which possesses several notable features. First, by exploiting modern computer graphics its can present a variety of scenarios that make the rehabilitation routines challenging yet enjoyable for patients, thus enhancing their adherence to the therapy. Second, immersion in a virtual 3D space allows the patients to execute tasks that are closely related to everyday gestures, thus enhancing the transfer of the acquired motor skills to real-life routines. Third, in addition to the VR environment, we also developed a client app running on a PC that allows to monitor in real-time and remotely the patients’ routines thus paving the way for telerehabilitation scenarios. Here, we report the results of a feasibility study in a cohort of 16 stroke patients. All our patients showed a high degree of comfort in our immersive VR system and they reported very high scores of ownership and agency in embodiment and satisfaction questionnaires. Furthermore, and notably, we found that behavioral performances in our VR tasks correlated with the patients’ clinical scores (Fugl-Meyer scale) and they could thus be used to assess improvements during the rehabilitation program. While further studies are needed, our results clearly support the feasibility and effectiveness of VR-based motor rehabilitation processes.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Fregna, G.
Secondary author(s):
Schincaglia, N., Baroni, A., Straudi, S., Casile, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Fregna, G., Schincaglia, N., Baroni, A., Straudi, S., & Casile, A. (2022). A novel immersive virtual reality environment for the motor rehabilitation of stroke patients: A feasibility study. Frontiers in robotics and AI, 9: 906424. https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2022.906424
2-year Impact Factor: 3.400|2022
Times cited: 6|2024-02-15
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: Immersive virtual reality / Stroke / Motor rehabilitation / Head-mount display / Fugl-meyer

A novel immersive virtual reality environment for the motor rehabilitation of stroke patients: A feasibility study

A novel immersive virtual reality environment for the motor rehabilitation of stroke patients: A feasibility study

DocumentI can see my virtual body in a mirror: The role of visual perspective in changing implicit racial attitudes using virtual reality2022

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-2018-344
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
344 - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons
Duration: 2019-04 - 2023-01
Researcher(s):
Antonino Casile
Institution(s): Center for Translational Neurophysiology - CTNSC, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Casile, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Mirror neurons / Action perception / Neurophysiology / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-344.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
I can see my virtual body in a mirror: The role of visual perspective in changing implicit racial attitudes using virtual reality
Publication year: 2022
URL:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.989582/full
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Recent studies showed that VR is a valid tool to change implicit attitudes toward outgroup members. Here, we extended this work by investigating conditions under which virtual reality (VR) is effective in changing implicit racial attitudes.
Methods: To this end, participants were embodied in a Black or White avatar and we manipulated the perspective through which they could see their virtual body. Participants in one condition, could see their virtual body both from a first-person perspective (i.e., by looking down toward themselves) and reflected in a mirror placed in front of them in the VR environment. Participants in another condition could instead see their virtual body only from a first-person perspective (i.e., by looking down toward themselves) as no mirror was placed in the VR environment. Implicit racial attitudes were assessed using the Implicit Association Test (IAT) before and immediately after the VR intervention.
Results: Results showed that when White participants were embodied in a Black avatar compared to a White avatar, they showed a decrease in their implicit pro-White attitudes but only when they could see their virtual body both from a first-person perspective and in a mirror.
Discussion: These results suggest that, in immersive virtual reality interventions, the possibility for participants to see their body also reflected in a mirror, might be a critical factor in changing their implicit racial attitudes.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Marini, M.
Secondary author(s):
Casile, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
7
Reference:
Marini, M., & Casile, A. (2022). I can see my virtual body in a mirror: The role of visual perspective in changing implicit racial attitudes using virtual reality. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 989582. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.989582
2-year Impact Factor: 3.800|2022
Times cited: 1|2024-02-20
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Implicit association test / Implicit attitudes / Malleability / Race/ethnicity / Virtual mirror / Virtual reality / Visual perspective

I can see my virtual body in a mirror: The role of visual perspective in changing implicit racial attitudes using virtual reality

I can see my virtual body in a mirror: The role of visual perspective in changing implicit racial attitudes using virtual reality

DocumentMirror Neurons2022

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-2018-344
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
344 - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons
Duration: 2019-04 - 2023-01
Researcher(s):
Antonino Casile
Institution(s): Center for Translational Neurophysiology - CTNSC, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Casile, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Mirror neurons / Action perception / Neurophysiology / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-344.04
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Mirror Neurons
Publication year: 2022
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128196410001304?via%3Dihub
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
In our everyday life, we constantly interact with our con-specifics. These interactions rely, among other things, on a very fine-grained perception of their bodily movements. Compelling neurophysiological evidence in monkeys showed that this process is a sensory-motor accomplishment. Indeed, mirror neurons have been reported in the monkey brain that respond during both the execution and observation of actions. In this article, I will present a historical overview of the main experimental findings regarding mirror neurons in the monkey, together with their proposed theoretical interpretation. My goal is to sketch a picture of how the field has evolved from the original discovery and to provide the reader with the basic knowledge to critically analyze its rich and constantly growing literature.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Casile, A.
Document type:
Book chapter
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Casile, A. (2022). Mirror neurons. In S. Della Sala (Ed.), Encyclopedia of behavioral neuroscience (2nd ed., Vol. 2, pp. 541–552). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819641-0.00130-4
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Mirror neurons / Action observation / Action-observation network (AON) / Action execution / Motor cortex / Premotor cortex / Single-unit responses / Social interactions

DocumentFinal report - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons2023

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-2018-344
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
344 - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons
Duration: 2019-04 - 2023-01
Researcher(s):
Antonino Casile
Institution(s): Center for Translational Neurophysiology - CTNSC, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Casile, A.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Mirror neurons / Action perception / Neurophysiology / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-344.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons
Publication year: 2023
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND:
Despite more than 20 years of research we are still missing a precise characterization of the stimulus-response characteristics of the activation of motor areas during action observation.
AIMS:
The goal of this project is to tackle this question in humans by means of cutting-edge stimulus presentation techniques and EEG recordings.
METHOD:
We first developed an innovative immersive virtual reality (VR) experimental setup in which subjects can act in real time or observe actions executed by humans or avatars. We then recorded the EEG responses of 24 subjects while they executed and observed goal-directed (grasping an object) and non goal-directed (placing the hand on an object) actions presented in three different modalities: executed live in front of them (“live” condition) or displayed by means of movies showing either a person (“movie person” condition) or a photorealistic avatar (“movie avatar” condition).
RESULTS:
We first used the action execution capabilities of our setup to show that embodiment in VR can be effectively used to promote motor rehabilitation in stroke patients and modulate racial bias. In an EEG study, we then showed that observation of live goal-directed actions, compared to the same actions displayed in movies or by means of an avatar, produced patterns of stronger mu suppression across a spatially distributed set of electrodes. Observation of non-manipulative actions produced instead patterns of mu suppression that were similar across all three observation modalities.
CONCLUSIONS:
Our results suggest dissociations in the neuronal processes activated by the observation of goal-directed and non-manipulative actions respectively when observed in different stimulus presentation modalities.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Casile, A.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Casile, A. (2023). Final report - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Action observation / Action execution / Mirror neurons / Immersive virtual reality / EEG / Movement kinematics / Photorealistic animation

Final report - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons

Final report - Encoding of the kinematics of observed actions in the responses of mirror neurons