The analysis of the influence of fractal structure of stimuli on fractal dynamics in fixational eye movements and EEG signal.
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SUBMITTER: Namazi H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4877595 | biostudies-other | 2016
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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