Methods

The illustration shows a calendar with nine fields on the left. There is a sun in the upper left corner. In the middle, there are two houses one above the other. On the right side of the image is a smartwatch with three symbols: a cloud, a sun, and a smiling face. In the middle, there is an image of a brain and a strand of DNA.

Analysis of Existing Datasets 

Cumulative evidence suggests that our environment is associated with several aspects of our behavior and mental health. more
Babylab

Babylab

As babies and toddlers are usually unable to tell us what is going on in their minds, we use creative, scientifically proven methods to explore their thought and behaviour patterns. These methods are child-friendly, playful and carried out in consultation with parents and children, under the guidance of trained scientists. more

Mobile MRI

In what ways do natural and urban environments influence our brains and well-being and how can we measure this? Our Research Center for Environmental Neuroscience is addressing these questions using the HD Rover, a mobile 1,5-Tesla-MRI-SCANNER. It examines environmental influences directly on site and in real time - even in remote regions such as coasts, forests or islands. more
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Twin Methodology

Compared to the rest of the population, twins have greater genetic similarity and often share similar environmental factors such as household and living environment during their upbringing. more
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Georeferencing

"Georeferencing" is the process of relating a specific location to its characteristics, for instance, people’s home address and the features of the surrounding environment. more
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Exploring How Architecture Affects the Brain

Our physical surroundings shape not only how we feel, but also how our brains respond and function. more
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Generative Image Models for Evaluating Architectural Design

We spend most of our lives in and around buildings—our homes, workplaces, and public spaces. more
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Examining Elements of Our Environment Using Virtual Reality

Our surroundings, whether natural landscapes, interior spaces, or soundscapes, play a powerful role in shaping how we feel, and behave. more
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Psychological Effects of AI in Everyday Environments

By 2024, over half of adults living in the US and more than a third in Germany had tried generative AI. more
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