eLearning and Embryology: Designing an Application to Improve 3D Comprehension of Embryological Structures.

Embryology and histology are subjects that are viewed as particularly challenging by students in higher education. This negative perception is the result of many factors such as restricted access to lab facilities, lack of allocated time to these labs, and the complexity of the subject itself. One main factor that influences this viewpoint is the difficulty of grasping 3D orientation of sectioned tissues, especially regarding embryology.

Virtual Anatomy Museum: Facilitating Public Engagement Through an Interactive Application.

Digitisation has become a common practice in the preservation of museum collections. Recent development of photogrammetry techniques allows for more accessible acquisition of three-dimensional (3D) models that serve as accurate representations of their originals. One of the potential applications of this is presenting digital collections as virtual museums to engage the public.

Using Photogrammetry to Create a Realistic 3D Anatomy Learning Aid with Unity Game Engine.

Learning and processing complex 3D structures can be challenging for students, particularly if relying on 2D images or if there is limited access to the study material. This applies to many fields including anatomy, where students report difficulty visualising complex structures such as the nervous system. We aimed to address this by creating a realistic model of part of the nervous system-the sympathetic nervous system which is known for the 'fight or flight' response.

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation in healthy humans reduces sympathetic nerve activity.

Background: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is currently used to treat refractory epilepsy and is being investigated as a potential therapy for a range of conditions, including heart failure, tinnitus, obesity and Alzheimer's disease. However, the invasive nature and expense limits the use of VNS in patient populations and hinders the exploration of the mechanisms involved.

Objective: We investigated a non-invasive method of VNS through electrical stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve distributed to the skin of the ear--transcutaneous VNS (tVNS) and measured the autonomic effects.

Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over the motor cortex increases sympathetic nerve activity.

Background: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is currently being investigated as a non-invasive neuromodulation therapy for a range of conditions including stroke rehabilitation. tDCS affects not only the area underlying the electrodes but also other areas of the cortex and subcortical structures. This could lead to unintended alteration in brain functions such as autonomic control.

The wonders of the Wanderer.

Vagus is Latin for wandering, and the vagus nerve fully deserves this name due to its extensive distribution through the body. Indeed, one of the lines of the song that accompanied the 2012 G. L.