> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.neurotrackerx.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.neurotrackerx.com/the-science.md).
# The Science
## The Science Behind NeuroTracker 🧠
NeuroTracker is built on cutting-edge cognitive science, designed to assess and enhance cognitive functions through personalized, adaptive training. It was developed at the Faubert Lab by Professor Faubert, deemed to be a world-preeminent expert in perceptual neuroscience. \
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Although NeuroTracker is primarily a visual training task, the platform leverages principles of 3D perceptual-cognitive training to elicit the integration of numerous high-level cognitive functions.
As such, research has shown it be effective at improving both visual and non-visual skills, for example enhancing motor-skills, reaction speeds, driving abilities, reading and auditory processing, and decision-making skills. In addition, learning rates on NeuroTracker provide a functional window into each person's brain plasticity.
Collectively, 120+ published studies have demonstrated significant advantages over contemporary cognitive tools on the market, including applicability across a wide range of populations with rapid and robust gains across a wide range of cognitive functions.
[Learn more](https://www.neurotrackerx.com/post/why-neurotracker-differs-to-brain-trainers) about NeuroTracker's unique advantages.
#### Assessing and Enhancing Real-World Abilities 🌎
NeuroTracker studies have demonstrated rare evidence of 'far transfer', that is, the ability for an abstract training task to produce measurable improvements in real-world abilities. Examples include:
* Improving passing decisions in competitive soccer.
* Reducing fall-risk in the elderly.
* Increasing cognitive resilience to the effects of physical fatigue in pro rugby players.
* Enhancing driving skills.
* Increasing academic abilities in high school students.
* Speeding-up dive reaction times in collegiate swimmers.
* Heightening attentional capacities in children with attention problems.
* Accelerating the training time required for US Airforce fighter pilots.
Likewise, as a cognitive assessment tool, NeuroTracker measures have demonstrated the ability to discover:
* What makes elite athletes' brain remarkably special.
* How quality of diet and sleep affects the brains' of esports athletes.
* How the demands of jet flight maneuvers reduce the cognitive capacities of aviators.
* How well stock market traders will perform on any given day.
* How NBA players will perform over a competitive season.
[Read highlights ](https://www.neurotrackerx.com/post/10-fascinating-discoveries-from-neurotracker-research)of some of the fascinating studies published to date.
#### Key NeuroTracker Science Takeaways 🔍:
* **Perceptual-Cognitive Training**: NeuroTracker uses adaptive 3D multiple object tracking to efficiently improve high-level cognitive functions and real-world skills.
* **Neuroplasticity**: The exercises are designed to effectively harness brain plasticity, leading to sustained improvements in cognitive abilities, corroborated with positive changes in qEEG measures of brainwave activity.
* **Evidence-Based Results**: Numerous peer-reviewed studies validate the efficacy of NeuroTracker for assessing and enhancing cognitive functions across many different types of populations.
For an in-depth look at the research and scientific principles behind NeuroTracker, visit [NeuroTracker Science](https://www.neurotrackerx.com/science).
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