Publications by authors named "J Kubanek"
Emerging neurostimulation methods aim to selectively modulate deep brain structures. Guiding these therapies has presented a substantial chal- lenge, since imaging modalities such as MRI limit the spectrum of benefi- ciaries. In this study, we assess the guidance accuracy of a neuronavigation method that does not require taking MRI scans.
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- A novel noninvasive method combines magnetic and focused ultrasonic fields to create electric fields deep in the brain for potential treatments of mental and neurological disorders.
- This study tested this method on non-human primates' visual circuits, examining the effects of different ultrasonic pulse frequencies on neural activity.
- Results showed that low-frequency stimulation (5 Hz) inhibited brain activity, while higher frequencies did not, indicating the importance of pulse frequency in neuromodulation without safety concerns.
In May and June of 2021, marine microbial samples were collected for DNA sequencing in East Sound, WA, USA every 4 hours for 22 days. This high temporal resolution sampling effort captured the last 3 days of a Rhizosolenia sp. bloom, the initiation and complete bloom cycle of Chaetoceros socialis (8 days), and the following bacterial bloom (2 days).
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- Severe depression is associated with high activity in the subcallosal cingulate (SCC), and while surgical stimulation can help, existing noninvasive methods haven't targeted deep brain areas effectively.
- A study involving 22 participants tested a new technique using low-intensity focused ultrasonic waves to stimulate the SCC while also measuring brain activity and mood changes.
- Results showed that this stimulation reduced SCC activity and led to significant improvements in mood and depression scores compared to a sham treatment, suggesting potential for new therapeutic approaches targeting deep brain circuits.
In May and June of 2021, marine microbial samples were collected for DNA sequencing in East Sound, WA, USA every 4 hours for 22 days. This high temporal resolution sampling effort captured the last 3 days of a sp. bloom, the initiation and complete bloom cycle of (8 days), and the following bacterial bloom (2 days).
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