Scientific Reports
March 26, 2026
Y. J. Gordon, Golan Karvat, Noa Dagan et al.
Altered states of consciousness (ASC) involve shifts in perception, cognition, and awareness, offering a unique lens on the nature of consciousness. Across cultures, rhythmic drumming in the theta range (4-7 Hz) is often used to induce such states, but it remains unclear whether actively enhancing brain rhythms in this range can cause ASC. We tested whether theta-frequency drumming (4 beats per...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
March 24, 2026
Brandon Charles Emerick
The neuroscience of neuroplasticity has identified numerous activities that enhance brain function: aerobic exercise, novel learning, sleep optimization, mindfulness meditation. This paper introduces a candidate modality that has not been formally studied for this purpose: the deliberate practice of maintaining at least neurotypical cognitive performance while in altered states of consciousness...
PsyArXiv
March 17, 2026
preprint
Non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSCs), whether entered via psychedelics, breathwork, hypnosis or other means, show striking therapeutic promise by improving well-being and reducing psychopathology across diverse conditions. While the neuronal dynamics underpinning such therapeutic shifts in consciousness have to some extent been mapped, research has mainly focused on the central nervous...
Annali di Igiene Medicina Preventiva e di Comunità
March 10, 2026
Simone Esposito, Francesco Coletta, Francesca Schettino et al.
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