BIOPAC Distributor Gideon Burger of Axiology Labs, based in South Africa, hosted a BIOPAC workshop in Kenya in mid May to introduce teaching and research solutions for Universities. Participants had a hands-on opportunity to learn why BIOPAC is recognized around the world as the premier choice for life science research or teaching—and why BIOPAC is […]
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Cycling, Swimming, and Social Power—New Citations
Brand new publications have been released featuring BIOPAC solutions. These new papers include: Maximal Effort Cycling Test: Researchers evaluated EMG frequency changes during a three-minute maximal effort cycling test session and examined whether mean or median frequency was better for evaluation. Raw EMG signals were recorded with an MP150 system and analyzed using
Tai Chi, Seizures, and Coping Responses—New Citations
Brand new publications have been released featuring BIOPAC solutions. These new papers include: Effects of T’ai chi on Lower Back Pain: This study observed a group of females in their 20’s with acute lower back pain and the effects that practicing T’ai Chi had on their condition. The researchers recorded surface EMG using a BIOPAC […]
EDA SCR Analysis Guide for Psychological Experiments updated
Electrodermal Activity (EDA) is an increasingly important variable in psychological science. Refinements in analysis techniques and methods of handling EDA data and making it fit for final analysis and interpretation follow ongoing improvements in technology, methodology, and reporting. Such advancements also leave room for some controversies over how EDA should be analyzed in given circumstances. […]
Active Learning Techniques with Biopac Student Lab—Featured Article
Dr. Renata Fortuna Ramos at Rice University took an inventive step to try to increase student engagement within her Systems Physiology Laboratory Module (BIOE 320) course. Her paper entitled “Introduction of Active Learning Techniques Increases Student Learning in a Systems Physiology Laboratory Course” details her steps to implementing student-led active learning. The class, which requires […]
Heart Failure, Motor Skills and Muscular Dystrophy—New Citations
New publications have been released featuring BIOPAC research solutions. As always, these studies and more can be found over at our publications page. These brand new publications include: Training Adaptations and Muscle Oxidative Capacity in Heart Failure: Researchers tested the widely held belief that exercise intolerance and skeletal muscle dysfunction us associated with Systolic Heart […]
Bed Rest, Stress, and Neuromuscular Fatigue: New BIOPAC Citations
New publications have been released featuring BIOPAC research solutions. As always, these studies and more can be found over at our publications page. These brand new publications include: Effects of Head-Down Bed Rest on Brain Physiology and Working Memory: Researcher's used bed rest (specifically in head-down position) to simulate the effects that the prolonged weightlessness […]
New Studies with BIOPAC Solutions – March 2015
New publications have been released featuring BIOPAC research solutions. As always, these studies and more can be found over at our publications page. These brand new publications include: Recovering Alcoholics Brain Reactivity to Alcohol: This study examined functional brain differences between individuals with varying amounts of time in alcoholic recovery. The researcher’s utilized a BIOPAC […]
New Studies with BIOPAC Solutions – February 2015
BIOPAC research systems have been featured in a number of recent studies. These new studies are just some of the 20,000 scholarly references featuring BIOPAC solutions and others can be found over at our publications page. Here are some of the highlights of the new papers that utilized BIOPAC products: Reading Comprehension & ADHD Symptoms: […]
Electrical Stimulators for Physiological Research Pt. 2 – BIOPAC Blog
All stimulators incorporate a fundamental characteristic known as “compliance.” In part 2 of our electrical stimulation article, we dissect the differences and importance between voltage compliance and current compliance. Read more on the BIOPAC blog – Electrical Stimulators: Compliance.