NoCo-Lab

Neurobiology of Cognition Laboratory

The NoCo-Lab investigates the neurobiological basis of cognition

Our research focuses on processes such as decision-making, the planning of actions, self-perception, or working memory. We want to understand how our brain generates and optimizes these cognitive processes and how they are affected by neuro-psychiatric diseases and aging. We try hard to make our research publically available and strive for the transfer of knowledge into practical applications.

The research methods of our group entail behavioral experiments, including the measurement of eye and hand movements. Brain imaging (e.g. fMRI) further enables us to uncover the neural basis of cognitive performance in the human brain.

Das NoCo-Lab erforscht die neurobiologischen Grundlagen kognitiver Leistungen

Wir untersuchen Entscheidungsprozesse, das Planen von Handlungen, die Selbstwahrnehmung, oder das Arbeitsgedächtnis. Wir wollen verstehen wie unser Gehirn diese kognitiven Leistungen hevorbringt und optimiert und wie neuro-psychiatrische Erkrankungen und Altern diese Leistungen verändern. Das Wissen, das wir generieren, möchten wir zugänglich und nutzbar machen.

Unsere Untersuchungsmethoden umfassen Verhaltensexperimente am Computer, einschließlich der Messung von Augen- und Handbewegungen. Bildgebende Untersuchungen (z.B. mittels fMRT) ermöglichen es uns, die neuronalen Grundlagen kognitiver Leistungen im menschlichen Gehirn „sichtbar“ zu machen.

INFORMIEREN SIE SICH ÜBER UNSERE FORSCHUNGSPROJEKTE (ENGLISCH)

Recent News

Erola's paper on "A cross-sectional survey on depersonalization/derealization and meditation-induced alterations of the self" has just been published in Scientific Reports [pub]. Congratulations, Erola :-)! In this paper we conclude that "DPDR-like experiences can arise in a wide range of contexts, from meditation to trauma, stress, or drug use, and while their core phenomenology appears consistent, the emotional tone and meaning differ. When triggered by non-contemplative contexts, these experiences tend to be confusing and distressing. In contrast, when arising through meditation, they are often seen as positive and spiritually meaningful, though they can also be deeply unsettling. A deeper awareness and understanding of these nuances is needed, and contemplative frameworks may offer valuable tools for supporting those struggling with similar experiences in different contexts".

NoCo-Lab Principle Investigator: PD Dr. Axel Lindner

German Center for Mental Health Tübingen (DZPG), Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy & Centre of Neurology, Division of Neuropsychology, Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research. University of Tübingen, Germany

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