2024
Rock music improvisation shows increased activity in Broca’s area and its right hemisphere homologue related to spontaneous creativity
Tachibana A, Noah J, Ono Y, Irie S, Tatsumoto M, Taguchi D, Tokuda N, Ueda S. Rock music improvisation shows increased activity in Broca’s area and its right hemisphere homologue related to spontaneous creativity. BMC Research Notes 2024, 17: 61. PMID: 38433213, PMCID: PMC10909250, DOI: 10.1186/s13104-024-06727-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous creativityNeural correlates of creativityBroca's areaCorrelates of creativityMusical improvisationImprovisational playRight hemisphere homologuesAmount of practiceFunctional near-infrared spectroscopyImprovisationSubjective feelingsCreativityHemisphere homologuesPlayMotor planningBrocaSpeech controlFeelingsNear-infrared spectroscopyMotor controlIncreased activityGuitaristsHemodynamic responseConcurrent activationSkillsSupport vector machine prediction of individual Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) scores based on neural responses during live eye-to-eye contact
Zhang X, Noah J, Singh R, McPartland J, Hirsch J. Support vector machine prediction of individual Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) scores based on neural responses during live eye-to-eye contact. Scientific Reports 2024, 14: 3232. PMID: 38332184, PMCID: PMC10853508, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53942-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism Diagnostic Observation ScheduleAutism spectrum disorderAutism Diagnostic Observation Schedule scoresEye-to-eye contactSocial difficultiesNeural processesNeural responsesObservation ScheduleSymptoms of autism spectrum disorderBehavioural symptoms of autism spectrum disorderNeural activity patternsLive interaction paradigmTD groupSupport vector machineNeural mechanismsSymptom severityADOS scoresBehavioral symptomsSpectrum disorderASD diagnosisNeural dataActivity patternsAutismClassification methodMultivariate classification methods
2023
Quantification of inter-brain coupling: A review of current methods used in haemodynamic and electrophysiological hyperscanning studies
Hakim U, De Felice S, Pinti P, Zhang X, Noah J, Ono Y, Burgess P, Hamilton A, Hirsch J, Tachtsidis I. Quantification of inter-brain coupling: A review of current methods used in haemodynamic and electrophysiological hyperscanning studies. NeuroImage 2023, 280: 120354. PMID: 37666393, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2023.120354.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInter-brain couplingHyperscanning studyFunctional magnetic resonanceBrain imaging modalitiesSocial neuroscienceCognitive mechanismsSocial anxietyBrain couplingCognitive researchSocial interactionHyperscanningMental healthDifferent modalitiesMagnetoencephalographyDevelopmental conditionsElectroencephalographyMore participantsParticipantsAutismNeuroscienceFNIRSAnxietyBrainModalitiesSchizophrenia
2022
Neural correlates of eye contact and social function in autism spectrum disorder
Hirsch J, Zhang X, Noah J, Dravida S, Naples A, Tiede M, Wolf J, McPartland J. Neural correlates of eye contact and social function in autism spectrum disorder. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0265798. PMID: 36350848, PMCID: PMC9645655, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265798.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderDorsal parietal regionsNeural correlatesEye contactLive eyesNeural responsesSpectrum disorderAutism Diagnostic Observation ScheduleUnderlying neural correlatesSocial Responsiveness ScaleGold standard measureCentral diagnostic criterionDiagnostic criteriaDiagnostic biomarkersSRS-2ADOS-2Responsiveness ScaleObservation ScheduleParietal regionsPupillometry dataNeural systemsEyesNatural interactionDisordersCorrelates
2020
Neural processes for live pro-social dialogue between dyads with socioeconomic disparity
Descorbeth O, Zhang X, Noah JA, Hirsch J. Neural processes for live pro-social dialogue between dyads with socioeconomic disparity. Social Cognitive And Affective Neuroscience 2020, 15: 875-887. PMID: 32879986, PMCID: PMC7543936, DOI: 10.1093/scan/nsaa120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDorsolateral pre-frontal cortexFrontal lobe hypothesisFrontal lobe processesFrontal lobe networksPre-frontal cortexGroups of dyadsNeural processesNovel neuroimaging techniquesFrontopolar areaNeural activationPars triangularisSpeech dialogueNeuroimaging techniquesDialectic discourseDyadsNeural functionTheoretical frameworkSocioeconomic backgroundHemodynamic signalsSocioeconomic statusAnxietyStereotypingNeuroimagingPrejudiceTriangularis
2019
Remote photonic sensing of cerebral hemodynamic changes via temporal spatial analysis of acoustic vibrations
Ozana N, Noah JA, Zhang X, Ono Y, Hirsch J, Zalevsky Z. Remote photonic sensing of cerebral hemodynamic changes via temporal spatial analysis of acoustic vibrations. Journal Of Biophotonics 2019, 13: e201900201. PMID: 31415118, DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201900201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHemodynamic changesCerebral hemodynamic changesNeural activityTask-specific neural activityVisual checkerboard stimulationHuman brain activationHemodynamic responseOccipital lobeBlood flowTissue oxygenationCheckerboard stimulationRest epochsBrain activationHemodynamic response functionHuman brainBrainRemote sensingNovel photonic methodPhysiological processesAcoustic vibrationsTemporal vibrationsTemporal-spatial analysisPhotonic sensingPrefrontal activation related to spontaneous creativity with rock music improvisation: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study
Tachibana A, Noah J, Ono Y, Taguchi D, Ueda S. Prefrontal activation related to spontaneous creativity with rock music improvisation: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study. Scientific Reports 2019, 9: 16044. PMID: 31690744, PMCID: PMC6831592, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-52348-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDorsolateral prefrontal cortexLeft dorsolateral prefrontal cortexPrefrontal cortexNeural activitySubjective feelingsExecutive control networkMedial frontal lobePrefrontal activationExpert musiciansNeural responsesRange of skillsSpontaneous creativityBrain activityDefault modeMusic improvisationDetermine similarityFormulaic sequencesNeural modulationControl networkFrontal lobeSimilar modulationImprovisational performanceImprovisationFeelingsSkills
2018
A cross-brain neural mechanism for human-to-human verbal communication
Hirsch J, Noah J, Zhang X, Dravida S, Ono Y. A cross-brain neural mechanism for human-to-human verbal communication. Social Cognitive And Affective Neuroscience 2018, 13: 907-920. PMID: 30137601, PMCID: PMC6137318, DOI: 10.1093/scan/nsy070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuperior temporal gyrusInteractive brain hypothesisNeural mechanismsSocial interactionBrain hypothesisCanonical language areasHuman verbal communicationNon-interactive conditionDynamic social interactionsObject NamingSocial cuesInterpersonal informationBrain substratesDescription taskTemporal gyrusBroca's areaLanguage areasWernicke's areaNeural activitySubcentral areaVerbal communicationNatural settingsTheoretical frameworkGeneral theoretical frameworkDeoxyhemoglobin signal
2017
Frontal temporal and parietal systems synchronize within and across brains during live eye-to-eye contact
Hirsch J, Zhang X, Noah JA, Ono Y. Frontal temporal and parietal systems synchronize within and across brains during live eye-to-eye contact. NeuroImage 2017, 157: 314-330. PMID: 28619652, PMCID: PMC5863547, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.06.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEye contactInterpersonal interactionsSupplementary motor cortexSpecificity hypothesisFrontal clusterSubcentral areaLeft superior temporal gyrusInteractive brain hypothesisTwo-person neuroscienceLimited head motionSuperior temporal gyrusTwo-person interactionsConventional neuroimaging methodsNeural correlatesSocial cuesNeural processesBrain hypothesisNeural mechanismsNeural responsesParietal systemSupramarginal gyrusMutual gazeSynchrony hypothesisLanguage functionTemporal gyrusNeural correlates of conflict between gestures and words: A domain-specific role for a temporal-parietal complex
Noah JA, Dravida S, Zhang X, Yahil S, Hirsch J. Neural correlates of conflict between gestures and words: A domain-specific role for a temporal-parietal complex. PLOS ONE 2017, 12: e0173525. PMID: 28278240, PMCID: PMC5344449, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTemporal-parietal junctionDorsolateral prefrontal cortexRight temporal-parietal junctionRight dorsolateral prefrontal cortexLeft dorsolateral prefrontal cortexSuperior temporal gyrusColor taskConflict taskIncongruent trialsSocial cuesGesture tasksSupramarginal gyrusBehavioral interference effectDomain-general mechanismsUnderlying neural processesReceptive language areasHuman social behaviorAuditory association cortexDomain-specific rolesFrontal eye fieldConflict processing mechanismCongruent trialsGestural cuesNeural correlatesNeural processes
2015
Motor learning and modulation of prefrontal cortex: an fNIRS assessment
Ono Y, Noah JA, Zhang X, Nomoto Y, Suzuki T, Shimada S, Tachibana A, Bronner S, Hirsch J. Motor learning and modulation of prefrontal cortex: an fNIRS assessment. Journal Of Neural Engineering 2015, 12: 066004. PMID: 26401727, DOI: 10.1088/1741-2560/12/6/066004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDance video gameHemodynamic responsePrefrontal cortexMotor tasksMotor learningMotor performanceSpecific rehabilitation programPrefrontal hemodynamic responsesBaseline patternsHealthy young adultsTraining-induced changesComplex motor tasksRehabilitation programYoung adultsRegression analysisCortexRegression modelsAuditory cuesNovice playersSensitive indicatorResponseParticipantsfMRI Validation of fNIRS Measurements During a Naturalistic Task
Noah JA, Ono Y, Nomoto Y, Shimada S, Tachibana A, Zhang X, Bronner S, Hirsch J. fMRI Validation of fNIRS Measurements During a Naturalistic Task. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2015, 52116. PMID: 26132365, PMCID: PMC4544944, DOI: 10.3791/52116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNaturalistic tasksBrain activityVideo game taskTask-related increasesFunctional magnetic resonanceFunctional brain activityFull-body activitiesDance Dance RevolutionFMRI scanningPsychophysical tasksNeural mechanismsGame taskFMRI procedureFNIRS experimentFNIRS measurementsFMRINaturalistic behaviorsFMRI signalsFNIRSSimple fingerTaskParadigmNeural recordingsFindingsBehaviorPhysiological and psychophysiological responses to an exer-game training protocol
Bronner S, Pinsker R, Naik R, Noah J. Physiological and psychophysiological responses to an exer-game training protocol. Journal Of Science And Medicine In Sport 2015, 19: 267-271. PMID: 25824058, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Comparative abilities of Microsoft Kinect and Vicon 3D motion capture for gait analysis
Pfister A, West A, Bronner S, Noah J. Comparative abilities of Microsoft Kinect and Vicon 3D motion capture for gait analysis. Journal Of Medical Engineering & Technology 2014, 38: 274-280. PMID: 24878252, DOI: 10.3109/03091902.2014.909540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStride timingSagittal plane gait kinematicsConcurrent hipThree-dimensional motion capture systemClinical assessmentMovement dysfunctionNeurologic populationsHealthy adultsGait kinematicsJoint flexionKnee measurementsNormal gaitClinical settingClinical useGait analysisPeak flexionConcurrent validityAcceptable toolHipBiomechanical analysisFlexionSophisticated advancesComparative abilityMotion capture system
2013
Comparison of steps and energy expenditure assessment in adults of Fitbit Tracker and Ultra to the Actical and indirect calorimetry
Noah J, Spierer D, Gu J, Bronner S. Comparison of steps and energy expenditure assessment in adults of Fitbit Tracker and Ultra to the Actical and indirect calorimetry. Journal Of Medical Engineering & Technology 2013, 37: 456-462. PMID: 24007317, DOI: 10.3109/03091902.2013.831135.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFrontotemporal oxyhemoglobin dynamics predict performance accuracy of dance simulation gameplay: Temporal characteristics of top-down and bottom-up cortical activities
Ono Y, Nomoto Y, Tanaka S, Sato K, Shimada S, Tachibana A, Bronner S, Noah J. Frontotemporal oxyhemoglobin dynamics predict performance accuracy of dance simulation gameplay: Temporal characteristics of top-down and bottom-up cortical activities. NeuroImage 2013, 85: 461-470. PMID: 23707582, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.05.071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle temporal gyrusFrontopolar cortexAuditory cuesMusic conditionRhythmic cuesHigh-performance playersCortical areasSimulation video gamesDance Dance RevolutionGreater temporal accuracyBehavioral performanceIntegrative abilityMultimodal integrationTemporal gyrusGameplay performanceLower performance levelsMotor learningPerformance accuracyOpen source cloneMotor tasksCortical activityCuesCortical responsesSensory inputCortical regionsEnergy Cost and Game Flow of 5 Exer-games in Trained Players
Bronner S, Pinsker R, Noah J. Energy Cost and Game Flow of 5 Exer-games in Trained Players. American Journal Of Health Behavior 2013, 37: 369-380. PMID: 23985184, DOI: 10.5993/ajhb.37.3.10.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Activation of dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in a dual neuropsychological screening test: An fMRI approach
Tachibana A, Noah J, Bronner S, Ono Y, Hirano Y, Niwa M, Watanabe K, Onozuka M. Activation of dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in a dual neuropsychological screening test: An fMRI approach. Behavioral And Brain Functions 2012, 8: 26. PMID: 22640773, PMCID: PMC3464709, DOI: 10.1186/1744-9081-8-26.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional magnetic resonance imagingDorsolateral prefrontal cortexSingle task componentsPrefrontal cortexDual taskTask componentsNeuropsychological screening testsBlood oxygenation level-dependent (BOLD) signalLevel-dependent signalHealthy adultsExecutive processesExecutive functionVisual cortex areasFMRI approachConjunction analysisPFC activityKana PickNeural activityShort-term storageYoung healthy adultsBOLD signalBottleneck theoryCognitive impairmentClinical screenTaskDevelopmental constraints of quadrupedal coordination across crawling styles in human infants
Patrick S, Noah J, Yang J. Developmental constraints of quadrupedal coordination across crawling styles in human infants. Journal Of Neurophysiology 2012, 107: 3050-3061. PMID: 22402655, PMCID: PMC3378364, DOI: 10.1152/jn.00029.2012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNervous systemInterlimb coordinationHuman infantsQuadrupedal coordinationAdditional infantsInfant animalsInfantsYounger ageNumber of limbsStance phaseSwing phaseLimbRhythmic interlimb coordinationDurationCoordination patternsDifferent locomotor strategiesIndividual limbsPrevious findingsDuration of cyclesFindingsKneeLocomotor strategies
2011
Parietal and temporal activity during a multimodal dance video game: An fNIRS study
Tachibana A, Noah J, Bronner S, Ono Y, Onozuka M. Parietal and temporal activity during a multimodal dance video game: An fNIRS study. Neuroscience Letters 2011, 503: 125-130. PMID: 21875646, DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2011.08.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuperior temporal gyrusOxy-Hb levelsSuperior parietal lobeDance video gameOxy-hemoglobin levelsReal motor tasksTemporal relationshipTime-course increaseStepping conditionsHb levelsNeuronal responsesParietal lobeCortical hemodynamicsTemporal gyrusBrain structuresMotor behaviorMotor tasksFNIRS study