Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Concept Videos

Neuroplasticity01:01

Neuroplasticity

773
Neuroplasticity reflects the brain's remarkable capacity to adapt and evolve, responding dynamically to learning, experiences, or injury by reorganizing its neural circuitry. This reorganization involves creating new neural connections and refining old ones through a series of biological processes that contribute to the brain's lifelong development and adaptability.
773

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A Superpixel-Based Algorithm for Detecting Optical Density Changes in Choroidal Optical Coherence Tomography Images of Diabetic Patients.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

An Arduino-Powered Device for the Study of White Perception beyond the Visual Chromatic Critical Flicker Fusion Frequency.

Journal of imaging·2024
Same author

Subjective Straylight Index: A Visual Test for Retinal Contrast Assessment as a Function of Veiling Glare.

Journal of imaging·2024
Same author

Spherical Aberration and Scattering Compensation in Microscopy Images through a Blind Deconvolution Method.

Journal of imaging·2024
Same author

Adaptive Illuminance Effects on Retinal Morphology and Refraction: A Comprehensive Study of Night Myopia.

Journal of clinical medicine·2024
Same author

Corneal retardation time as an ocular hypertension disease indicator.

Biomedical physics & engineering express·2023
Same journal

Human-AI Interaction in Interventional Radiology: A Narrative Review of Current Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions.

Journal of imaging·2026
Same journal

Coronary Artery Anomalies and Anatomical Variants: Cross-Sectional Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Background.

Journal of imaging·2026
Same journal

YoLeTooth: A Unified Framework for Joint Tooth Segmentation and Periapical Lesion Detection in Panoramic Radiographs.

Journal of imaging·2026
Same journal

Radiomics-Guided Multi-Sequence Learning for Pathological Complete Response Prediction from Breast MRI with Missing Auxiliary Sequences.

Journal of imaging·2026
Same journal

Cutaneous Thermography in Arthropathies: Quantitative Imaging, Machine Learning, and Clinical Translation.

Journal of imaging·2026
Same journal

Two-Stage Dynamic Synergistic Segmentation Method for Myocardial Pathology.

Journal of imaging·2026
See all related articles
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 13, 2025

Inducing Long-Term Plasticity of Intrinsic Neuronal Excitability in Neurons of the Dorsal Lateral Geniculate Nucleus
05:01

Inducing Long-Term Plasticity of Intrinsic Neuronal Excitability in Neurons of the Dorsal Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

Published on: September 20, 2024

502

Visual Neuroplasticity: Modulating Cortical Excitability with Flickering Light Stimulation.

Francisco J Ávila1

  • 1Departamento de Física Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.

Journal of Imaging
|July 25, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study used flickering light to modulate brain activity, enhancing magnocellular pathways and suppressing parvocellular input. This visual stimulation approach shows potential for treating neurological disorders by regulating cortical excitation and inhibition.

Keywords:
ArduinoEEGcortical excitabilitycritical flicker fusionmagnocellular pathwayneuroplasticityparvocellular suppressionvisual stimulation

More Related Videos

Using Optogenetics to Reverse Neuroplasticity and Inhibit Cocaine Seeking in Rats
09:43

Using Optogenetics to Reverse Neuroplasticity and Inhibit Cocaine Seeking in Rats

Published on: October 5, 2021

2.6K
Multiscale Investigations of Cortical Processing by Integrating Laminar Polytrodes and Optogenetics with Micro Electrocorticography in Rodents
07:52

Multiscale Investigations of Cortical Processing by Integrating Laminar Polytrodes and Optogenetics with Micro Electrocorticography in Rodents

Published on: May 23, 2025

355

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 13, 2025

Inducing Long-Term Plasticity of Intrinsic Neuronal Excitability in Neurons of the Dorsal Lateral Geniculate Nucleus
05:01

Inducing Long-Term Plasticity of Intrinsic Neuronal Excitability in Neurons of the Dorsal Lateral Geniculate Nucleus

Published on: September 20, 2024

502
Using Optogenetics to Reverse Neuroplasticity and Inhibit Cocaine Seeking in Rats
09:43

Using Optogenetics to Reverse Neuroplasticity and Inhibit Cocaine Seeking in Rats

Published on: October 5, 2021

2.6K
Multiscale Investigations of Cortical Processing by Integrating Laminar Polytrodes and Optogenetics with Micro Electrocorticography in Rodents
07:52

Multiscale Investigations of Cortical Processing by Integrating Laminar Polytrodes and Optogenetics with Micro Electrocorticography in Rodents

Published on: May 23, 2025

355

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Visual System Physiology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Cortical excitation-inhibition (E/I) balance is crucial for cognition and neuroplasticity.
  • Imbalances in E/I are implicated in various neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.
  • The magnocellular (M) and parvocellular (P) pathways of the visual system offer a model for studying cortical excitability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of controlled visual flicker stimulation on cortical excitability.
  • To modulate M-pathway and P-pathway activity using critical flicker fusion (CFF) frequency.
  • To assess changes in cortical oscillations and E/I balance via EEG.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an Arduino-driven system for precise visual flicker stimuli delivery.
  • Application of flickering light at CFF frequency with induced optical scattering.
  • Utilizing electroencephalography (EEG) to record cortical activity and oscillatory dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Visual stimulation at CFF selectively enhanced M-pathway activity and attenuated P-pathway responses.
  • EEG data revealed modulation of cortical oscillations, particularly in beta and gamma frequency bands.
  • Findings support the role of CFF visual flicker and optical scattering in inducing neuroplasticity.

Conclusions:

  • Visual flicker at CFF, combined with spatial degradation, can regulate cortical E/I balance.
  • This non-invasive method demonstrates potential for therapeutic intervention in neurological conditions.
  • Suggests new avenues for treating Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, depression, and schizophrenia via visual pathways.