Publications by authors named "A R Cyr"

Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates how the cricket species Gryllus pennsylvanicus can distinguish between two different compound visual motifs using an operant conditioning method.
  • It employs a Y-maze setup where the crickets are exposed to colored visual cues linked to a water reward.
  • Findings indicate that the crickets successfully learned to differentiate the visual patterns and associated them with the reward, demonstrating their ability to recognize visuo-spatial regularities.
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Videogames are emerging as a promising experimental paradigm in neuroimaging. Acquiring gameplay in a scanner remains challenging due to the lack of a scanner-compatible videogame controller that provides a similar experience to standard, commercial devices. In this paper, we introduce a videogame controller designed for use in the functional magnetic resonance imaging as well as magnetoencephalography.

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Multiple tools exist to assess a patient's breast cancer risk. The choice of risk model depends on the patient's risk factors and how the calculation will impact care. High-risk patients-those with a lifetime breast cancer risk of ≥20%-are, for instance, eligible for supplemental screening with breast magnetic resonance imaging.

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Arctic lamprey (Lethenteron camtschaticum) is an important dietary resource for rural and indigenous communities in parts of Alaska, with some commercial use. As with many fish species harvested for human consumption, there are concerns regarding mercury concentrations ([Hg]) in Arctic lamprey that may impact human health. To date, information regarding the life cycle and diet of Arctic lamprey is scarce, with no published studies examining [Hg] in Arctic lamprey tissues.

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