Space Sciences

Zero gravity induced by parabolic flight enhances automatic capture and weakens voluntary maintenance of visuospatial attention

A. Salatino, C. Iacono, et al.

Explore the fascinating world of microgravity! Research conducted by Adriana Salatino and colleagues reveals how microgravity influences our attention systems, enhancing automatic visuospatial attention while diminishing voluntary focus. This could transform our understanding of cognitive functions during space exploration and rehabilitation.

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Abstract

This study investigated the effects of microgravity on visuospatial attention using parabolic flights. The researchers found that microgravity selectively enhances stimulus-driven (automatic) visuospatial attention while weakening voluntary maintenance of covert attention. These findings suggest that otolith signals differentially affect automatic and voluntary attention systems and may have implications for space exploration and rehabilitation.

Publisher

npj Microgravity

Published On

Jul 27, 2021

Authors

Adriana Salatino, Claudio Iacono, Roberto Gammeri, Stefano T. Chiadò, Julien Lambert, Dominika Sulcova, André Mouraux, Mark S. George, Donna R. Roberts, Anna Berti, Raffaella Ricci

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