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CerCo
The Brain and Cognition Research Center (CerCo) is a joint CNRS/Paul Sabatier University unit (Toulouse III) and is part of the Institut des Sciences de la Cognition, du Cerveau et du Cortement de Toulouse. The scientific objectives of the CerCo focus on the study of different sensory modalities and their integration, cognitive functions such as memory, object recognition but also consciousness and mental states.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation… But Were Afraid to Ask!
Galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) is the art of exploring our sense of balance… with a little electricity! By applying mild electrical currents behind the ears, this method allows for artificial activation of the vestibular system—without any actual head movement. Located in the inner ear, this sensory system is composed of three semicircular canals and the otolithic organs, which detect head rotations and accelerations. GVS directly stimulates this motion-sensitive system, all while keeping the subject perfectly still.
Consciousness, neurotechnologies and AI? Can memories and mind be transferred and recreated?
Check out recent work done on the Mind at the CerCo!
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Why Our Minds Wander?
CerCo celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 6!
Following this memorable day, the laboratory director and all its members would like to thank the many participants who made the celebration a success. The richness of the presentations, the many exchanges during the convivial moments and the dance floor, which was packed until late, were a true reflection of CerCo!