This study examines individual differences in neural representations of mind-wandering using dense sampling and functional MRI, finding both consistent and variable patterns across individuals.

Network Neuroscience · Jan 1, 2024Peer-reviewedNeuroscience

Practice makes imperfect: stronger implicit interference with practice in individuals at high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

Shao‐Min Hung, Sara W. Adams, Cathleen Molloy, Daw-An J. Wu, Shinsuke Shimojo A, Xianghong Arakaki

The paper shows that high-risk individuals for Alzheimer's show stronger implicit interference with practice compared to low-risk individuals, indicating early cognitive differences.

GeroScience · Oct 10, 2023Peer-reviewedNeuroscience

Method for Spatially Confined Stimulation by Retinal Scanning Displays: Are Blind Spots Really Blind?

Amir‐Vala Tavakoli, Takanobu Omata, Teppei Imamura, Ryō Ogawa, Masanori Iwasaki, Jesus del Rio Salgado, Iyla Rossi, Shao‐Min Hung, Daw-An J. Wu, Shinsuke Shimojo A

This paper evaluates a laser-based retinal scanning display to map and stimulate the retinal blind spot, examining pupillary responses and implicit visual perception.

bioRxiv · Oct 3, 2023 · PreprintNeuroscience

Mind Wandering in Sensory Cortices

Shao‐Min Hung, Po‐Jang Hsieh

This study identifies that sensory cortices are activated during mind wandering, linking subjective sensory experiences to specific brain regions.

Neuroimage Reports · Dec 17, 2021Peer-reviewedNeuroscience