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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Is the anterior temporal lobe solely a taxonomic hub? New HD-tDCS evidence suggests not: the left lateral ATL modulates both associative and taxonomic semantic neighborhoods, with the clearest effects for abstract words. #Semantics #Neurolinguistics #ATL doi.org/10.1016/j.co...

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

USC’s Brain Health Center integrates 7T/3T MRI, clinical care and research; creating a translational platform for earlier detection and trials in Alzheimer’s and related dementias. #Neuroimaging #BrainHealth #Alzheimer #Dementia sc.edu/uofsc/posts/...

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

How does your brain register whether something feels good or bad? New research had people listen to stories in an MRI scanner and found the brain maps feelings on a single scale from unpleasant to pleasant, using far more regions than expected. #Valence, #Naturalistic Link: doi.org/10.64898/202...

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

2026 Conference: Creativity in Human and Artificial Systems More info: sc.edu/study/colleg... #AI #creativity #IMB #Conference

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William Matchin @wmatchin.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

University of South Carolina has *7* tenure-track faculty positions in Neurobiology of Language: tinyurl.com/USC-Faculty-... Positions in COMD, Psych, Linguistics, School of Medicine. @snlmtg.bsky.social #SNL2025, we will have a booth. w/@rutvikdesai.bsky.social @imb-uofsc.bsky.social

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

#IMB Talks Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Pulse pressure, not MAP, mediates age-related WMH burden, linking vascular stiffness to cognitive decline. WMH load also mediates the age-MoCA relationship. Arterial health isn't just cardiac-it's cognitive. Full text: doi.org/10.1002/acn3... #Neurovascular #CognitiveAging #Neuroimaging #AgingBrain

Examples of high and low WMH load. FLAIR scans for 2 ABC participants in their 70s with white matter hyperintensities highlighted in red in the left scan in each pair. The images on the left side of the panel show coronal (A) and axial (B) views of a brain with a low WMH load while the scans on the right (C and D) show the same views of a participant with a high WMH load.

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Study using MRI & CNNs uncovers 6 distinct regional brain aging gradients. They align with neurobiological hierarchies(e.g.S-A axis)& better predict cognitive/sensorimotor performance than global measures. Frontal cortices age faster ('last in, first out'). #BrainAging www.nature.com/articles/s42...

https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-025-08228-z

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

At 12 mos, infants with elevated genetic likelihood for ASD show reduced social-communication & attention (esp. responding to/initiating social attention) vs. EL-ADHD & low-risk peers. No sig. parent-reported differences for EL-ADHD vs. controls; early ADHD signs may be less detectable. #ASDresearch

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

The C-STAR Lecture Series (2024–2025) features biweekly online talks on topics such as #aphasia, #stroke rehabilitation, #neuroimaging, #neurostimulation, and the neurobiology of #language. Talks are open via Zoom, typically Fridays at 11:30am ET. Schedule & access: cstar.sc.edu/lecture-seri...

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

AI & the Brain Conference | March 28, 2025 Insightful talks from Dr. Leila Wehbe, Dr. Rutvik Desai, Dr. Amit Sheth, Dr. Jack Gallant, Dr. Khalid Malik, and Dr. Christian O'Reilly on AI, neuroscience & brain health, closing with a dynamic panel discussion! #AI #Neuroscience #BrainTech #USC #IMB

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

🔹2025 Conference: AI & the Brain🔹 The Institute for Mind and Brain at the University of South Carolina will host a one-day in-person conference on AI & the Brain on March 28, 2025. The event includes talks from external speakers, local researchers, & a poster session. #AI #Neuroscience #Mind #Brain

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

New guide on Mobile Eye Tracking (MET) in psychology! From infancy to adulthood, MET captures real-life visual attention, cognition & behavior. Practical tips for data collection, analysis & open-source tools included! Read here: doi.org/10.3758/s134... #EyeTracking #PsychResearch

Fu, X., Franchak, J. M., MacNeill, L. A., Gunther, K. E., Borjon, J. I., Yurkovic-Harding, J., … Pérez-Edgar, K. (2024). Implementing mobile eye tracking in psychological research: A practical guide. Behavior Research Methods.

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

How do everyday sounds & sights affect us? This study finds aversive stimuli trigger stronger physiological responses, with audio-visual interplay amplifying emotions! Insights for #autism & #misophonia research. #Neuroscience #Psychology #SensoryProcessing doi.org/10.1016/j.bi...

Oh, S., Yang, X., Hayes, W. M., Anderson, A., Wedell, D. H., & Shinkareva, S. V. (2025). Physiological responses to aversive and non-aversive audiovisual, auditory, and visual stimuli. Biological psychology, 195, 108994. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2025.108994

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

New research explores how nonverbal connections like hand-holding or eye contact impact neural synchrony in romantic couples. Findings reveal that synchronized brain activity strengthens pair bonding. Even fleeting moments of connection have lasting biological effects. #Neuroscience #Relationships

Figure 1. Nonverbal Connection Conditions and Topographic Maps for Corresponding Conditions.

Nelson, C. M., O’Reilly, C., Xia, M., & Hudac, C. M. (2024). Coupling Up: A Dynamic Investigation of Romantic Partners’ Neurobiological States During Nonverbal Connection. Behavioral Sciences, 14(12), 1133. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14121133

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

New research from #USC highlights AI chatbots' surprising limitations. While powerful, they stumble on simple tasks, often confidently "making up" facts. The Two-Word Test study highlights AI flaws and urges critical use. Knowledge is key: trust, but verify! #AI #LLM #TWT @rutvikdesai.bsky.social

Source: https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/11/11-desai-chatbot-research.php
Photo by Jack Allen

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Discover SCOPE: The South Carolina Psycholinguistic Metabase offers 250+ variables, 100K words, and 81K nonwords for linguistic research. Search, generate lists, and access detailed data sources. Learn more: www.sc.edu/study/colleg... #Psycholinguistics #LinguisticResearch #SCOPE #DataDriven

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Analyzing large datasets of heart rhythms and brain wave activity with #AI and #machine_learning, a team of University of South Carolina professors is making progress toward better understanding of #autism spectrum disorder and identification of ASD diagnostic biomarkers. #USC #ASD #Biomarkers

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Drs. Svetlana Shinkareva & Douglas Wedell, backed by REAM Foundation funding, are exploring how visual cues & mental imagery influence misophonia—intense emotional responses to certain sounds. A leap toward better understanding! #Misophonia #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #ResearchInnovation #UofSC

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

AI and data science: Analyzing large datasets of heart rhythms and brain wave activity with AI and machine learning, a team of University of South Carolina professors is making progress toward better understanding of autism spectrum disorder and identification of ASD diagnostic biomarkers.

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Dr. Arheix-Parras (post-doc scholar with Dr. Desai) received the Barbara Martin Aphasia Research Grant from the National Aphasia Association. She will be using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to help enhance recovery outcomes for people with post-stroke aphasia. @rutvikdesai.bsky.social

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IMB @imb-uofsc.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

The Institute for Mind & Brain explores cognitive & neural processes across topics like #social_attention, multisensory #perception, #language, & #executive_functions. Also, researchers focus on neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. #autism), #aging, #aphasia, & rare genetic disorders.

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