Category: Featured Publications

Authors: Richard P. Henderson, Soshi Samejima and Chet T. Moritz Publication: BMC Research Notes Date: August 13, 2026 Objective Analyzing surface electromyography in the presence of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation requires the filtering of electrical stimulation artifacts. Limitations of previous filtering approaches include the use of a uniform filter and excessive removal of muscle activity…

Authors: Prashant Rangarajan, Rajesh P. N. Rao Publication: Neural Computation Date: August 21, 2026 Abstract: Active inference, a neurally inspired model for inferring actions based on the free energy principle (FEP), has been proposed as a unifying framework for understanding perception, action, and learning in the brain. Active inference has previously been used to model…

Authors: Michelle T. Pham, Arynn de Leeuw, Ian Burkhart, Eran Klein and Sara Goering Publication: Neuroethics Date: April 8, 2026 Abstract: Empirical scholarship in neuroethics is steadily growing, adding greater context and complexity to conceptual and ethical debates Starke et al. BMC Medical Ethics 25:89, 2024. For example, qualitive studies have been used to understand…

Authors: Ryan A. Canfield, Tomohiro Ouchi, Hao Fang, Beatrice Macagno, Lydia I. Smith, Leo R. Scholl and Amy L. Orsborn Publication: The Journal of Neuroscience Date: May 20, 2026 Abstract: Intracortical brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) leverage knowledge about neural representations to translate movement-related neural activity into actions. BCI implants have targeted broad cortical regions known to…

Authors: Ryo Nakahara,Sarah Nasson,Ellie Bieler,Emilee Putsche-Young,Benjamin Aguila,Jiayi Shen,Emma Chung,Laura Winston,Stephen Burns,Deborah Crane,Margaret Eugenio,Klaus Krogh,Andrei Krassioukov,Chet Moritz,Soshi Samejima Publication: PLoS One Date: April 20, 2026 Abstract: Spinal cord injury (SCI) at or above the thoracic sixth spinal cord level disrupts descending sympathetic and parasympathetic control, leading to severe autonomic dysfunctions including cardiovascular and pelvic organ function.…

Authors: Devon J. Griggs, Noah Stanis, Julien Bloch, Jasmine Zhou, Karam Khateeb, Shawn Fisher, Larry Shupe, Felix Schwock, Eberhard E. Fetz, Hesamoddin Jahanian & Azadeh Yazdan-Shahmorad Publication: Nature Communications Date: February, 2026 Abstract: Optogenetics has been a powerful scientific tool for two decades, yet its integration with non-human primate (NHP) electrophysiology has been limited due…

Authors: Guest, J. and Moritz, C.  Publication: Spinal Cord Date: March, 2026 Abstract: The unique challenges of tSCS clinical trials necessitate innovative methodological approaches beyond traditional placebo-controlled designs. Sequential self-controlled designs, biomarker-guided studies, and adaptive trial methodologies offer scientifically sound alternatives that respect participant welfare while generating robust evidence. Future research should pursue dual paths:…

Authors: Hong, N., Montalvo Vargo, S., Hatanaka, G., Gong, Z., Stanis, N., Zhou, J., Belloir, T., Wang, R.K., Bair, W., Chamanzar, M. and Yazdan-Shahmorad, A. Publication: Adv Sci (Weinh) Date: January, 2026 Abstract: Multimodal neural interfaces that integrate electrical and optical functionalities are promising tools for neuroscientific and clinical applications that involve recording and manipulating…

Authors: Rembado, I., Ravan, M., Akerman, M., Sanchez, M.M., Bascoc, K.J., Birch, C., Boyd, H., Amoeni, B., Morse, A., Kemp, I., Hur, J.W., Perlmutter, S., Su, D., Sison, C., Fetz, E.E. and Zanos S. Publication: Brain Stimulation Date: March, 2026 Abstract: Stimulation of sensory vagal pathways is typically delivered via invasive, cervical vagus nerve stimulation…

Authors: Lydia I. Smith and Amy L. Orsborn Publication: Journal of Neuroscience Methods Date: December, 2025 Abstract: BackgroundNeuroscience researchers often surgically implant hardware into model organisms to measure and manipulate neural activity. Designing and optimizing these procedures in non-human primates often requires sedated or euthanized animals. Artificial tissue technologies can reduce animal use in this process, but existing simulators…