the purpose of this study is to describe the histological and histochemical features of digestive tract intwo aquarium fishes with different types of feeding habits which are omnivorous (walking catfish) andcarnivorous (piranha), respectively. five adult walking catfish (l: 26.4 ± 3.4 cm, w: 265 ± 55 g) and fiveadult piranha (l: 23.6 ± 4.5 cm, w: 247 ± 50 g) were used for this study. the fishes...

Linear experimental designs have dominated the field of functional neuroimaging, but although successful at mapping regions of relative brain activation, the technique assumes that both cognition and brain activation are linear processes. To test these assumptions, we performed a continuous functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) experiment of finger opposition. Subjects performed a visuall...

" Tapping Anywhere " is a new input device that can control wearables mounted on any position of a human body by tapping actions with foot or hand. A body-mounted sensor detects changes in the body's static charge or static capacity caused by the tapping action. This method can be used not only for controlling wearables with rhythmic commands, but also for monitoring activities in everyday life.

Dual-task activities are essential within everyday life, requiring visual–spatial memory (VSM) and mobility skills. Navigational is an important component of VSM needed to carry out activities, but this often not included in traditional tests such as the Corsi block tapping test (CBT). The Walking Test (WalCT) allows both navigational be tested together, well allowing measures gait collected, t...

OBJECTIVE The function of synchronous oscillatory activity at beta band (15-30Hz) frequencies within the basal ganglia is unclear. Here we sought support for the hypothesis that beta activity has a global function within the basal ganglia and is not directly involved in the coding of specific biomechanical parameters of movement. METHODS We recorded local field potential activity from the sub...

physical activity is connected with adults’ health in many ways, and walking is the most popular form of physical activity among adults all over the world. the authors have previously studied this issue in an under-construction environment in a new town in a developing country. the present study investigates the impact of built environmental features and qualities on walkability in developed ar...