Publications by authors named "Jason Lee Waight"
Behav Res Methods
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is traditionally used to measure brain activity by detecting changes in tissue oxygenation through near-infrared light.
- Recent studies indicate that fNIRS can also potentially enhance neural activity through a process known as photobiomodulation (PBM), rather than just serving as a measurement tool.
- In experiments, healthy participants using an active fNIRS device experienced faster reaction times and improved accuracy on cognitive tests, while a control group using a non-functional device showed no benefits, suggesting that the neuromodulatory effects of fNIRS should be further explored in future research.
