Search Results - "Alaerts, Kaat"

Tracking Transient Changes in the Neural Frequency Architecture: Harmonic Relationships between Theta and Alpha Peaks Facilitate Cognitive Performance by Rodriguez-Larios, Julio, Alaerts, Kaat

“…The synchronization between neural oscillations at different frequencies has been proposed as a core mechanism for the coordination and integration of neural…”
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Enhanced mirroring upon mutual gaze: multimodal evidence from TMS-assessed corticospinal excitability and the EEG mu rhythm by Prinsen, Jellina, Alaerts, Kaat

“…Previous research has demonstrated that eye contact between actor and observer specifically enhances the ‘mirroring’ of others’ actions, as measured by…”
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From thoughtless awareness to effortful cognition: alpha - theta cross-frequency dynamics in experienced meditators during meditation, rest and arithmetic by Rodriguez-Larios, Julio, Faber, Pascal, Achermann, Peter, Tei, Shisei, Alaerts, Kaat

“…Neural activity is known to oscillate within discrete frequency bands and the synchronization between these rhythms is hypothesized to underlie information…”
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Oxytocin induces long-lasting adaptations within amygdala circuitry in autism: a treatment-mechanism study with randomized placebo-controlled design by Alaerts, Kaat, Bernaerts, Sylvie, Prinsen, Jellina, Dillen, Claudia, Steyaert, Jean, Wenderoth, Nicole

“…Intranasal administration of the neuropeptide oxytocin (IN-OT) is increasingly explored as a potential treatment for targeting the core symptoms of autism…”
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Oxytocin enhances neural approach towards social and non-social stimuli of high personal relevance by Alaerts, Kaat, Taillieu, Aymara, Daniels, Nicky, Soriano, Javier R., Prinsen, Jellina

“…Oxytocin (OT) plays a pivotal role in a variety of complex social behaviors by modulating approach-avoidance motivational tendencies, but recently, its social…”
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Oxytocin treatment attenuates amygdala activity in autism: a treatment-mechanism study with long-term follow-up by Bernaerts, Sylvie, Boets, Bart, Steyaert, Jean, Wenderoth, Nicole, Alaerts, Kaat

“…Intranasal administration of the neuropeptide oxytocin (IN-OT) is increasingly considered as a potential treatment for targeting the core symptoms of autism…”
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Behavioral effects of multiple-dose oxytocin treatment in autism: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial with long-term follow-up by Bernaerts, Sylvie, Boets, Bart, Bosmans, Guy, Steyaert, Jean, Alaerts, Kaat

“…Intranasal administration of the "prosocial" neuropeptide oxytocin is increasingly explored as a potential treatment for targeting the core characteristics of…”
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Long-term oxytocin administration enhances the experience of attachment by Bernaerts, Sylvie, Prinsen, Jellina, Berra, Emmely, Bosmans, Guy, Steyaert, Jean, Alaerts, Kaat

“…Highlights • We examined effects of multiple-dose intranasal oxytocin (OT) on attachment. • State and Trait attachment were assessed before and after two-week…”
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The EEG spectral properties of meditation and mind wandering differ between experienced meditators and novices by Rodriguez-Larios, Julio, Bracho Montes de Oca, Eduardo A., Alaerts, Kaat

“…Previous literature suggests that individuals with meditation training become less distracted during meditation practice. In this study, we assess whether…”
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Action and emotion recognition from point light displays: an investigation of gender differences by Alaerts, Kaat, Nackaerts, Evelien, Meyns, Pieter, Swinnen, Stephan P, Wenderoth, Nicole

“…Folk psychology advocates the existence of gender differences in socio-cognitive functions such as 'reading' the mental states of others or discerning subtle…”
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Effects of single- and multiple-dose oxytocin treatment on amygdala low-frequency BOLD fluctuations and BOLD spectral dynamics in autism by Alaerts, Kaat, Bernaerts, Sylvie, Wenderoth, Nicole

“…Prior neuroimaging clinical trials investigating the neural effects of intranasal administration of the neuropeptide oxytocin demonstrated a key role of the…”
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Chronic oxytocin administration stimulates the oxytocinergic system in children with autism by Moerkerke, Matthijs, Daniels, Nicky, Tibermont, Laura, Tang, Tiffany, Evenepoel, Margaux, Van der Donck, Stephanie, Debbaut, Edward, Prinsen, Jellina, Chubar, Viktoria, Claes, Stephan, Vanaudenaerde, Bart, Willems, Lynn, Steyaert, Jean, Boets, Bart, Alaerts, Kaat

“…Clinical efficacy of intranasal administration of oxytocin is increasingly explored in autism spectrum disorder, but to date, the biological effects of chronic…”
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Influence of oxytocin on emotion recognition from body language: A randomized placebo-controlled trial by Bernaerts, Sylvie, Berra, Emmely, Wenderoth, Nicole, Alaerts, Kaat

“…Highlights • We examined effects of intranasal oxytocin (OT) on ‘reading’ emotional body language. • ‘Reading’ emotional body language from point light…”
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Recognizing biological motion and emotions from point-light displays in autism spectrum disorders by Nackaerts, Evelien, Wagemans, Johan, Helsen, Werner, Swinnen, Stephan P, Wenderoth, Nicole, Alaerts, Kaat

“…One of the main characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are problems with social interaction and communication. Here, we explored ASD-related…”
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Editorial: How Do Motivational States Influence Motor Resonance? by Urgesi, Cosimo, Alaerts, Kaat, Craighero, Laila

“…[...]if mapping others' actions onto one's own sensorimotor representation cues the goal and, possibly, the ultimate intention of the agent, motor resonance…”
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Evaluating the potential of respiratory-sinus-arrhythmia biofeedback for reducing physiological stress in adolescents with autism: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Thoen, Anoushka, Steyaert, Jean, Alaerts, Kaat, Van Damme, Tine

“…Abstract Background Prior evidence points towards lower cardiac vagal modulation in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as compared to control…”
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Neural processing of biological motion in autism: An investigation of brain activity and effective connectivity by Alaerts, Kaat, Swinnen, Stephan P., Wenderoth, Nicole

“…The superior temporal sulcus (STS) forms a key region for social information processing and disruptions of its function have been associated with…”
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Functional connectivity alterations in the motor and fronto-parietal network relate to behavioral heterogeneity in Parkinson’s disease by Vervoort, Griet, Alaerts, Kaat, Bengevoord, Aniek, Nackaerts, Evelien, Heremans, Elke, Vandenberghe, Wim, Nieuwboer, Alice

“…Abstract Background Insight into the neural mechanisms of postural instability and gait disorder (PIGD) and tremor dominant (TD) subtypes in Parkinson’s…”
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Multimodal and multidomain lesion network mapping enhances prediction of sensorimotor behavior in stroke patients by Jimenez-Marin, Antonio, De Bruyn, Nele, Gooijers, Jolien, Llera, Alberto, Meyer, Sarah, Alaerts, Kaat, Verheyden, Geert, Swinnen, Stephan P., Cortes, Jesus M.

“…Beyond the characteristics of a brain lesion, such as its etiology, size or location, lesion network mapping (LNM) has shown that similar symptoms after a…”
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Underconnectivity of the superior temporal sulcus predicts emotion recognition deficits in autism by Alaerts, Kaat, Woolley, Daniel G, Steyaert, Jean, Di Martino, Adriana, Swinnen, Stephan P, Wenderoth, Nicole

“…Neurodevelopmental disconnections have been assumed to cause behavioral alterations in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Here, we combined measurements of…”
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