The convergence between Neurosurgery, VR and video games is paradigm shifting. The initial focus for Virtual Reality in Neurosurgery has been pre-surgical planning. But, as this excellent NIH study demonstrates,
Shooting zombies and repelling aliens can lead to lasting improvement in mental skills. Enjoy this Scientific America article outlining 20 years of research about the positive mental effects of action
Video games and neuroscience combine to revolutionize brain cell tracking. The convergence of gaming and neuroscience is real and pushing boundaries for both industries. In this case, rather than tracking
The ability to be “together†virtually is having a profound impact on our brains. We need more closeness, more contact and the ability to feel more positive feelings. And there
Psychedelics and gaming – optimizing the brain for accelerated learning? Researchers recently discovered a unique property of psychedelic drugs: they can reopen “critical periodsâ€, times when the brain is highly
With billions of hours spent gaming worldwide, scientists have been delving into the effects of this popular pastime, and what they found is fascinating! From improved attention and spatial skills
OK! This Might Change Everything… Specifically, this might be exactly where video gaming and medicine begin to merge in an even more engaging and powerful way! A gaming streamer named
“People who play complex 3D video games perform better than people who focus on simpler 2D games.†Published in 2015, a revealing study from Gregory D. Clemenson and Craig E.L.
Real Time Strategy #videogames are found to promote higher-order cognitive abilities and learning complex tasks faster with greater efficiency. Another informative and truly scientific study showing how games benefit the brain, promote